Probably no other concept comes closer to encompassing the core of personality psychology than the concept of the self. This teaching activity provides instructors with a self-contained teaching module--including lecture material, an in-class activity, suggestions for in-class discussion, and supporting references--on the topic of identity orientations, which take into consideration a recent development in the study of self-concept. It can be used to illustrate an example of a contemporary area of research on the topic of the self-concept and/or a topic to support more traditional lecture material on the topic of self-concept, such as self-esteem and self-monitoring. The activity can be used in both introductory or advanced psychology courses. (JDM)