Chapter 40 Self-Concept Flashcards
Self-Esteem
the need to feel good about oneself and believe others also hold one in high regard
Body Image
how I experience my body
Personal Identity
describes an individual’s conscious sense of who he/she is
Self-Knowledge
includes basic facts, which place that person in social groups, and a listing of qualities or traits, which describe typical behaviors, feelings, moods, and other characteristics
Self-Expectations
these flow from the ideal self, the self one wants to be or thinks one should be
Self-Concept
the mental image or picture of self
Self-Evaluation
the assessment of how well I like myself
Role Performance
ability to successfully execute societal expectations regarding role-specific behaviors
Depersonalization
is the subjective experience of the partial or total disruption of one’s ego and the disintegration and disorganization of one’s self concept
Identity diffusion
the failure to integrate various childhood identifications into a harmonious adult psychosocial identity, which can lead to disruptions in relationships and problems of intimacy
Self-Actualization
is the need to reach one’s potential through full development of one’s unique capability
Global Self
used to describe the composite of all the basic facts, qualities, traits, images, and feelings one holds about oneself
False Self
might develop in people who might have an emotional need to respond to the needs and ambitions significant people, such as parents, have for them
Ideal Self
self a person would like to be or thinks one should be; includes aspirations, moral ideas, and values
