CMN 1148 Lecture 2: chapter 2
19 Apr 2017
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Self concept: a relatively stable and organized collection of thoughts and feelings about the self, which lead to attitudes and drive behaviour (has great in uence on how we are in the world) Begins to form at six or seven months of age, you begin to see yourself as an individual. Ex:self perceptions of being thin, tall, ugly pretty. Self esteem: how we perceive our overall sense of worth or value. Self ef cacy: our perceived ability to accomplish something or to make a difference ex: during christmas buying gifts for a certain name. Four faces of self-concept self-image: how we see ourselves. War veterans calling themselves trained killers , causing divorce/family issues looking-glass self: how we think others see us. Often a discrepancy, thinking you"re going to be chosen last ideal self: how we would like to be. In uenced strongly by media real self: how we actually are. Writing our life scripts: the role of the inner voice.
