chapter 6 self esteem and social needs Flashcards
appraisal
an evaluation of estimate
aptitudes
natural tendencies or capabilities,
autonomy
the state of functioning independently
compensation
defense mechanism in which a substitution of some type provides temporary relief from the discomfort of an unmet need, but does not actually satisfy the need
conformity
tendency to be like others, to observe the conventions of the group
empathy
tendency to be like others, to observe the conventions of the group
martyr complex
psychological condition in which a person derives satisfaction from being taken advantage of by another person
sympathy
concern for anther person, especially one who is experiencing illness, trauma, or crisis
Explain Social Needs
physical needs with or without others
doing things with people help to enjoy, need people to fully enjoy
social emotional, psychological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, recreational
satisfying relationships with other people lead to full satisfaction of the social/emotional needs
Compare Self Concept and Self Esteem
self-concept is all the things a person thinks are true about self, mental image of me
realistic self-concept
thinks of self in terms that are consistent with behavior
beh is not always an acdurate indicator of a person’s values and beliefs
public self/private self
the self revealed to others is inconsistent with private self - the self known only to the individual
self concepts that are idealized or self-derogatory
unrealistic self-concept - goals not achievable, self derogatory means overly critical and does not recognize talents and abilities, could settle for goalsless challenging than those she can achieve
how to build realistic self-concept
ask “what is” by appraising strengths, interests, clarifying values, identifying interests
when does self-concept form?
from early age until about age 6, can be modified later in life, with effort over period of time
What affects self-concept
all life experiences
When is self-concept most susceptible to others
adolescence and formative years
how does a positive self-concept develop
when young child has positive experiences and positive verbal interactions iwth important adults, need to hear loving staements, and non-verbal behavior
why is discipline important
extensive influence, if told bad then will believe hes bad
what has influence over adol
peer groups, pressure to conform to groups standards and values, label those who do not conform
why is a strong self-con imp to adol
resist pressures, stand up to beliefs, and try to gain acceptance in peer group
What is human behavior
an attempt to meet a need
What is compensation
compensation does not satisfy a basic need
its a device that provides temporary relief from the discomfort felt when basic social and emotional need is not met
autonomy vs dependence
struggle bw self relieance and dependence
ability to function indep without outside control
can anyone reach complete autonomy
social beings and welfare depends on being in a group