Chapter 2 and 8

Self concept: Who you are is reflected in your...

• personal achievements and failures
• physical appearance and style
• hobbies and interests
• attitude, belief and values

Define self-concept and identify the factors that shape the development of your self-concept.​

Self: The sum ​ (a)   of who a person is; a ​ (b)   central inner force.

Self-concept: is a person's ​​ (c)   description of who​ (d)   think they are.

• total
• person's
• subjective
• they

​ (a)   is a learned predisposition to respond to a person, object or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way

​ (b)   are enduring concepts of good and bad, right and wrong

​ (c)   are ways in which you structure your understanding of reality, true or false

• Attitude
• Values
• Beliefs

Mindfulness: The ability to consciously think about what you are doing and experiencing rather than responding out of habit or intuition. This includes:

​ (a)   The ability to differentiate the self from the social and physical enviornment

​ (b)   The ability to be the object of one's own thoughts and attention; to be aware of one's state of mind and what one's thinking

​ (c)   The uniquely human ability to think about ourselves, but to use language (symbols) to represent ourselves to others

• Subjective Self-Awareness
• Objective Self-Awareness
• Symbolic Self-Awareness

What is your material self?

• The social relationships a person has.
• The intellectual capabilities of a person.
• The physical aspects of a person, including their body and possessions.
• The emotional state of a person.

What is your social self?

• The social self is a fixed identity that does not change over time.
• The social self is determined by personal achievements.
• The social self is solely based on individual preferences.
• The social self is the identity shaped by social interactions and relationships.

Define self-esteem and compare and contrast self-esteem with self concept.

​ (a)   is your evaluation of your worth or value as reflected in your perception of such things as your skills, abilities, talents and appearance.

​ (b)   is the process of comparing yourself to others who are similar to you to measure your worth and value

• Self-esteem
• Social comparison
• Social acceptance
• Self labels

What are some strategies for improving your self esteem?

• Ignore negative thoughts completely
• Surround yourself with critical people
• Practice self-compassion, set realistic goals, surround yourself with supportive people, engage in positive self-talk, and focus on your strengths.
• Avoid setting any goals

What is the difference between self-disclosure and self-awareness?

• Self-disclosure is sharing personal information; self-awareness is understanding oneself.
• Self-disclosure is about being aware of others' feelings; self-awareness is about sharing feelings.
• Self-disclosure involves understanding others; self-awareness is about sharing personal experiences.
• Self-disclosure is a form of therapy; self-awareness is a social skill.

What is the Johari Window Model of being known to self and others?

• The Johari Window Model is a tool for self-awareness and understanding interpersonal relationships, consisting of four quadrants: Open Area, Blind Area, Hidden Area, and Unknown Area.
• A strategy for financial planning
• A framework for team building exercises
• A model for time management techniques