CMST 2010 Chapter : Chapter 3
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Self concept the relatively stable set of beliefs you hold about yourself, a list of. Self esteem feelings of self-worth associated with your self concept. Positive self esteem leads to positive thoughts which leads to desirable behavior which leads to more positive thoughts which inspires more positive self esteem. Two primary ways to develop our self esteem: communication and relationships. Reflected appraisal how you think someone else sees you, shaped through. Axioms of self-concept and self-esteem involvement(how important this particular thing is to us) Reference groups: people in close proximity to us change our image. What it takes to change self-concept/esteem: person has to judge as a competent individual, reasonable, highly personal, consistent/numerous believe. Self-fulfilling prophecy if you think something is going to happen it probably will. Some conformity is necessary: i become all things to all men so that i might save some . Collaborate something about needing other people to establish your identity.
