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What is the self-concept?
What is the self-concept?
What is self-awareness?
What is self-awareness?
What is high self-esteem?
What is high self-esteem?
What is self-regulation?
What is self-regulation?
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What is the psychoanalytic theory of self?
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Self-Concept
- Definition: The self-concept refers to an individual's overall perception and understanding of themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
- Components:
- Self-image: one's perception of their physical appearance and abilities
- Self-esteem: one's evaluation of their own worth and value
- Ideal self: one's aspirations and goals for themselves
Self-Awareness
- Definition: The ability to have an accurate and objective understanding of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Types:
- Private self-awareness: awareness of one's internal thoughts and feelings
- Public self-awareness: awareness of how others perceive us
- Benefits:
- Improved decision-making
- Enhanced self-regulation
- Better relationships
Self-Esteem
- Definition: The evaluation of one's own worth and value
- Types:
- High self-esteem: positive evaluation of oneself
- Low self-esteem: negative evaluation of oneself
- Influences:
- Upbringing and childhood experiences
- Social comparisons
- Achievements and failures
Self-Regulation
- Definition: The ability to control and manage one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Strategies:
- Self-monitoring: tracking one's own thoughts and behaviors
- Self-evaluation: assessing one's own performance and progress
- Self-reward: rewarding oneself for achievements
Theories of Self
- Psychoanalytic Theory: The self is shaped by unconscious thoughts and feelings (Freud)
- Humanistic Theory: The self is driven by a desire for self-actualization and personal growth (Rogers)
- Social Identity Theory: The self is shaped by group memberships and social roles (Tajfel and Turner)
Cultural and Social Influences on Self
- Cultural differences in self-construal:
- Independent self: emphasizes individuality and autonomy
- Interdependent self: emphasizes relationships and community
- Social media and self-presentation:
- Online personas and self-representation
- Impact on self-esteem and self-awareness
Self-Concept
- Refers to an individual's overall perception and understanding of themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and experiences
- Components include self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self
Self-Awareness
- Ability to have an accurate and objective understanding of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Types include private self-awareness (awareness of internal thoughts and feelings) and public self-awareness (awareness of how others perceive us)
- Benefits include improved decision-making, enhanced self-regulation, and better relationships
Self-Esteem
- Evaluation of one's own worth and value
- Types include high self-esteem (positive evaluation of oneself) and low self-esteem (negative evaluation of oneself)
- Influences include upbringing and childhood experiences, social comparisons, and achievements and failures
Self-Regulation
- Ability to control and manage one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Strategies include self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and self-reward
Theories of Self
- Psychoanalytic Theory: self shaped by unconscious thoughts and feelings (Freud)
- Humanistic Theory: self driven by desire for self-actualization and personal growth (Rogers)
- Social Identity Theory: self shaped by group memberships and social roles (Tajfel and Turner)
Cultural and Social Influences on Self
- Cultural differences in self-construal: independent self (emphasizes individuality and autonomy) vs. interdependent self (emphasizes relationships and community)
- Social media and self-presentation: online personas and self-representation, impacting self-esteem and self-awareness
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Explore the concepts of self-concept and self-awareness, including components such as self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self. Understand the definitions and importance of these psychological concepts.
