Chapter Five: The Self

Question 1

What is self-concept?

Answer 1

The beliefs a person holds about his or her own attributes and how he or she evaluates these qualities

Question 2

Define self-esteem

Answer 2

The positivity of your attitude toward yourself

Question 3

Explain the difference between the ideal self and the actual self

Answer 3

The ideal self is a person’s conception of how he or she would like to be
The actual self is a more realistic appraisal of the qualities we do and don’t have

Question 4

What is multiple selves?

Answer 4

The self might be thought of as having different components or role identities; some are more central to the self while others are dominant in specific situations