Psychology Module 1: Self Concept

Study Notes

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.

Description

Explore the concepts of actual and ideal self in this quiz. Understand how self-awareness and social interactions contribute to our self-image and aspirations. Delve into the implications of incongruence and its effects on mental health.