Understanding and Strengthening the Self

Ann always thought of herself as a kind person. One day, she shouted at her classmate out of frustration. Later, she felt very guilty and questioned if she was really kind. This situation best reflects a struggle with:

• Self-regulation

• Incongruence

• Growth mindset

• Identity crisis

Gelo wants to be more confident in class presentations. He sees himself as shy but wants to become a good public speaker. According to Carl Rogers, Gelo is working toward his:

• Self-esteem

• Ideal self

• Self-image

• Social self

Mary knows she gets nervous during group work, but she still volunteers to lead the activity. What strength is she demonstrating?

• Self-image

• Identity development

• Courage and self-regulation

• Peer dependency

During a family event, Jacob describes himself as the “funny and dependable kuya” of the group. What aspect of his self-concept is he expressing?

• Ideal self

• Personal growth area

• Social identity

• Low self-esteem

Francis failed an exam even though he studied hard. He told himself, “It’s okay, I did my best. I’ll do better next time.” What skill is he applying?

• Avoidance

• Self-criticism

• Overconfidence

• Self-acceptance

Geline is often praised for her creativity and helpfulness, but only focuses on her clumsiness. She says, “I’ll only be proud of myself when I stop being clumsy.” Which concept is Geline struggling with?

• Self-acceptance

• Time management

• Self-regulation

• Growth mindset

When the classroom gets noisy and stressful, Davy takes deep breaths and focuses on completing her seatwork calmly. What kind of regulation is she demonstrating?

• Emotional

• Social

• Identity

• Physical

Kerth tends to procrastinate. He decides to set alarms and write a checklist to finish his schoolwork early. Which self-regulation skill is he using?

• Critical thinking

• Managing emotions

• Identity formation

• Time management

Kaye views herself as a hardworking and friendly student. Her classmates agree with this description. According to Carl Rogers, her self-concept is:

• Incongruent

• Unstable

• Congruent

• Passive

Jessie feels he can’t speak up during class discussions. Instead of staying silent, he joins smaller groups to slowly build his confidence. What is Jessi practicing?

• 
  Growth area improvement
  

• Denial of weakness

• Self-avoidance

• Role confusion