Lesson 1 Personal Development

When we are talking about “Self-contained” we mean that _.

• Our own description of how we hide our true self to the people.

• Having our own privacy, contained in our own house or space.

• This pertains to the image or aspiration of what you want to become.

• It is the existence of the individual, having its own independent character and behavior.

The self as "separate" means that _.

• It is distinct, different and unique from others.

• The self is isolated from the external world. It lives within its own world.

• Every “self” has its own personality that is enduring, that lasts during late adolescence.

• It may exist with or without others; it is self-containing of its own thoughts, characteristics and volition.

The self as “Private” means that _.

• It is distinct, different and unique from others.

• The self is isolated from the external world. It lives within its own world.

• Every “self” has its own personality that is enduring, that lasts during late adolescence.

• It may exist with or without others; it is self-containing of its own thoughts, characteristics and volition.

The self as “unitary means that _.

• It is distinct, different and unique from others.

• The self is isolated from the external world. It lives within its own world.

• Every “self” has its own personality that is enduring, that lasts during late adolescence.

• It is the center of all experiences and thoughts that run a particular person. It is the topmost executive in an individual.

The “actual-self” is synonymous with what psychological word?

• the future self

• the authentic self

• the present self

• the false self

The _ is the present self that you see on the daily basis. It is the self that is constantly

keeping in touch in your everyday experiences.

• Actual self

• Ideal Self

• Private self

• Separate self

What does “ideal self” mean?

• Your present self that you see on the daily basis.

• The image or aspirations of what you want to become.

• The gifts that you possess that is innate in you when you were born.

• It is the self that is constantly keeping in touch in your everyday experiences.

This is a collection of beliefs about one’s basic nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior. It is

the combination of the ideal self and the actual self.

• Actual self

• Ideal self

• Private self

• Self-concept

During early childhood, we start observing our behavior and drawing conclusions about

ourselves. We are aware of what we do; we dislike; can and cannot do. Although, when we are still children, our observations are not entirely correct or sometimes subject to change and entirely up to us, to retain or to improve. What factor that shape self-concept is described in the above statement?

• Feedback from Others

• Your Own Observations

• Cultural Values/ Cultural Guidelines

• Problem-solving skills

They help cope with the problems encountered with a   

lack of experience. It increases efficiency by adopting new ways of achieving goals when obtaining a new experience. What skill that increases self-efficiency and personal effectiveness is referred to in the above statement?

• Creativity

• Determination

• Managing stress

• Problem-solving skills