BAM - 01. Self Concept Flashcards
Things we know about ourselves. Ex: Hair color, height, weight, eye color, etc.
Self
How we feel about ourselves. Can change often, deals with present, our feelings, confidence.
Self-Esteem
What others see about us - our non-verbals and outward appearance and how it comes across to others.
Personality
Three Parts of a Person’s Self-Concept
- Self
- Self-Esteem
- Personality
What we feel about ourselves
Self-Concept
Where does self-concept comes from?
It is learned from the people who had an impact on your life.
Low _____ can lead to poor performance.
Self-Concept
Low _____ may prevent someone from trying - they feel they will just fail or make another mistake.
Self-Concept
A complement or reward for doing good, like a pat on the back. One that is “unconditional” is aimed at the person “for being” and not for a specific task.
Positive Stroke
When individuals have a negative self-concept, ____ are low not only from themselves but from others.
Expectations
When individuals are consistently put down, they begin to look for the negative ___ to match their self-concept. People need acceptance from others.
Environment
If individuals are told often enough they are no good or worthless, they begin to believe it. Once unsatisfactory event leads to another until self-destruction occurs.
Self-fulfilling Prophecy
Individuals with a negative self-concept believe they can’t do the job no matter what. Subordinates just won’t try because they feel they will fail. Leaders with a negative self-concept won’t provide appropriate training and guidance. Both combined could have a serious impact on organizational effectiveness.
Effects on Production
These are strokes given just for “being.” They are aimed at the person and not a specific task. They are designed to help the person feel better about him or her self.
Unconditional Positive Strokes
Leads to a positive outlook. The person has confidence and will attempt new things always trying their best.
Positive Self-Concept
