Psychology Module 1: Self Concept

Self Concept

• Ideal Self: The person you aspire to be.
• Actual Self: The self you perceive yourself to be.
• Self Concept: Comprises awareness of oneself, built from self-knowledge.
• Self Knowledge: Developed through social interactions.

Personal Effectiveness

• Definition: Utilization of all personal resources to reach life goals.
• Determination: Maintains focus on specific objectives.
• Self Confidence: Evolved through personal development.
• Persistence: Keeps progress towards goals ongoing.
• Stress Management: Aids in coping with stress.
• Problem Solving Skills: Essential for addressing challenges effectively.
• Creativity: Encourages innovative approaches to tasks.
• Idea Generation: Facilitates the achievement of goals through original thinking.

Types of People in Life's Narrative

• Moviegoer: Observes life events passively.
• Actor: Participates actively in life's events.
• Scriptwriter: Creatively shapes and directs their life experiences.

Aspects of the Self

• Physical Self: Self-description regarding physical characteristics.
• Intellectual Self: Assessment of reasoning skills.
• Emotional Self: Catalog of typical feelings expressed in words.
• Sensual Self: Expression of sensuality and feelings.
• Interactional Self: Insights into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Nutritional Self: Reflection on dietary choices and nourishment.
• Contextual Self: Evaluation of living environment maintenance.
• Spiritual Self: Description of spiritual feelings or beliefs.

Key Personalities

• Manny Pacquiao: Notable for defeating Chatchai Sasakul in boxing.
• Pia Wurtzbach: Recognized for winning the Miss Universe title.
• Personal Relationships: Highlight importance of significant connections, such as with mentors during residency training.

Developmental Stages

• Human Development Focus: Examines growth and life transitions.
• Prenatal: Stage from conception to birth, where sex and heredity are determined.
• Infancy: Foundation phase organizing basic behaviors.
• Early Childhood (2 to 6 years): Exploratory and questioning behaviors prominent.
• Late Childhood (6 to 12 years): Development of social skills and creativity.
• Adolescence (puberty to 18 years): Transition from childhood to adulthood with sexual maturation.
• Early Adulthood (18 to 40 years): Adjusting to new lifestyle patterns.
• Middle Age (40 years to retirement): Experience of physical and mental adjustments due to aging.
• Old Age (retirement to death): Notable increase in physical and mental decline.

Developmental Task Theory

• Robert J. Havighurst: Key figure in the development tasks theory, detailing stages of human growth systematically.
• Stage Categories:
  • Infancy and Early Childhood (0-5)
  • Middle Childhood (6-12)
  • Adolescence (13-18)
  • Early Adulthood (19-30)
  • Middle Adulthood (30-60)
  • Later Maturity (60+)

Overall Development

• Physical Development: Encompasses changes in bodily aspects.
• Emotional Development: Deals with stress management and emotional regulation.
• Social Development: Focuses on the evolution of social behaviors.
• Mental Development: Involves goal-setting and future planning.
• Encouragement: Essential for enhancing relationships with others.
• Declarations: Crucial for recognizing conditions required for achievement.