You As An Individual Class Notes

Identity The conscious reflection of one’s own The conscious reflection of one’s own being or self-concept being or self-concept

People have different physical appearances: People have different physical appearances: Shape of the face Shape of the face Skin pigmentation Skin pigmentation Height Height Color of hair Color of hair Etc. Etc.

The choice of clothing and bodily adornments vary. The choice of clothing and bodily adornments vary. People can be identified by their People can be identified by their voice, voice, language, and language, and vocabulary. vocabulary.

Self-Worth or Self-Concept is the opinion you have of yourself. Self-Worth or Self-Concept is the opinion you have of yourself. It can also be defined as the system of beliefs, attitudes and opinions that each person holds to be true about his/her personal existence. It can also be defined as the system of beliefs, attitudes and opinions that each person holds to be true about his/her personal existence.

Self-Concepts gradually emerge in the early months of life and are shaped and reshaped through experiences. Self-Concepts gradually emerge in the early months of life and are shaped and reshaped through experiences. Most of us spend much of our energy trying to perform well to be liked, loved, or approved of, or to be validated by others. Most of us spend much of our energy trying to perform well to be liked, loved, or approved of, or to be validated by others.

Attitudes that Form our Self Concepts 1. Our value as a person 1. Our value as a person 2. Our purpose in life 2. Our purpose in life 3. Our place in the world 3. Our place in the world 4. Our strengths and weaknesses 4. Our strengths and weaknesses 5. How we relate to others 5. How we relate to others 6. Our independence and ability to stand on our own feet. 6. Our independence and ability to stand on our own feet.

People with high levels of self-concept are- People with high levels of self-concept are- 1. Confident 2. Motivated 3. Sure of themselves 4. Less fearful of failure 5. Able to overcome setbacks

People with low levels of self-concept may feel- People with low levels of self-concept may feel- 1. Unhappy 2. Insecure 3. Lack confidence 4. Struggle with depression 5. More fearful of failure then to stumble at most challenges

Components of Self-Concept 1. Physical-what we look like, our sex, height, weight, etc. 2. Academic-how well we learn or do in school 3. Social-how we relate to other people 4. Transpersonal-how we relate to the unknowns The end.