Module I: Understanding Self Formation of self concept Self-concept is the image that we have of ourselves. This image is formed in a number of ways‚ but is particularly influenced by our interactions with important people in our lives. Definitions * "Self-concept is our perception or image of our abilities and our uniqueness. At first one’s self-concept is very general and changeable... As we grow older‚ these self-perceptions become much more organized‚ detailed‚ and specific." (Pastorino
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Cooley’s concept of the “looking-glass self” contains three elements. First‚ we imagine how we appear to those around us. Second‚ we interpret others’ reactions to us. Third‚ we develop a self-concept from those reactions. The self-concept development begins in childhood‚ but it is a lifelong‚ ongoing process. That means that a student in a new college setting will experience different things that affect one’s self-concept. For example‚ a student who constantly arrives late to class and is greeted
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The self-concept of a human is a set of beliefs and could range from goals‚ physical‚ abilities‚ values‚ and emotion. Another way to look at the self concept is the way the person views the world around them. One of my self-concepts is how I learned at a young age that life can be hard. There are many ways life can be hard such as‚ financially‚ liers‚ losing a loved one‚ and more. When I was in middle school I started to cut grass for my neighbors. Unfortunately‚ I would have to split the money with
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In today’s age and the growing trend in American society of "what’s hot and what’s not"‚ is having a huge impact on young children’s self-concept and self-esteem. Self-concept "refers to the beliefs‚ attitudes‚ knowledge‚ and ideas people have about themselves‚" whereas self-esteem is "a personal judgment of worthiness that indicates the extent to which the individual believes himself to be capable‚ significant‚ successful‚ and worthy (392)." My interest on this subject was peaked after spending
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person’s self-concept is continually developing during each life stage. Self-concept is an idea of who you are‚ and how you see yourself. Self-concept is created by two main concepts‚ self-image and self-esteem. How you see yourself‚ your personality and how others see you are all part of a person’s self-concept. The more positive a person views themselves‚ the greater the chance of that individual reaching their full potential and being able to maintain a positive attitude. Self-concept is based
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Ashley Stoltenberg Short Analysis Paper Influence of Self-Concept in Communication The self-concept is a major influence in communication for many reasons. When two people are communicating‚ they are doing so by first sending out a message that is composed and shaped entirely by their inner self-concept. The way that a person sees themselves from the inside thus shapes the external messages they will send out into the world. Regardless of a person’s external circumstances or characteristics
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ACADEMIC AND INTELLECTUAL SELF CONCEPT OF HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN ARCHANA KUMARI*‚ ANKITA BHATT** *Assistant Professor‚ Human Development‚ Department of Home Science‚ IIS University‚ Jaipur **M.Sc Human Development‚ Department of Home Science‚ IIS University‚ Jaipur The importance of self-concept in an individual’s personal adjustment has been well recognized among psychologists. Even educators are becoming increasingly aware that a students’ perception of him/ her may have a significant influence
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Self-Care Strategies BSHS 465 Self-Care Strategies Self-Care Strategies Paper When many think about self-care‚ the first thing that comes to mind is to pamper one’s self such as a facial‚ manicure‚ pedicure‚ and or a massage. To pamper one’s self is definitely a way an individual can choose to take care of one’s self. According to the free dictionary self-care is (2015)‚ “The care of oneself without medical‚ professional‚ or other assistance or oversight.” Many individuals working in the field
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"Self-Concept" written by Barry Joel Desaine (March 2010) Email: bjdesaine@yahoo.com SELF-CONCEPT Sensing that he is a distinct and separate existence from others through time and space‚ a man becomes aware of his existential self from infancy. As he matures he also becomes aware of his categorical self through the realization that he has characteristics or attributes that distinguishes him from other objects in his environment. These two aspects – the existential self and the categorical
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"Is Self-Care Selfish" When I first saw the assignment with the title‚ I questioned myself what has to do with self-care being selfish. Selfish in self-care meant that "having their own way and doing things they enjoy." I strongly believe that self-care is not selfish. Maintaining our need for self-care is claiming our right to become a human being. Taking ourselves properly are as important as caring for others. Clinically‚ "self-care" can be found in our daily life‚ such as eating‚ exercising
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