Class #1 Flashcards
Define Self Concept
The sum of one’s belief about oneself, which develops over time
Does self concept fluctuate over time?
yes
What is self concept challenged by?
Challenged by new situations/experiences
What are some components that influence self concept? (5)
1) Body Image
2) Cognitive Beliefs
3) Emotional Development
4) Early Attachment
5) Seld Awareness
What can self concept influence?
Can influence the therapeutic relationship
Can influence the healing process
Define Self Awareness
Being cognizant of one’s own beliefs, thoughts, motivations, biases, and physical and emotional limitations and the impact that these components may have on others
What influences a person’s sense of self concept?
Self awareness
What is one way to develop self awareness?
One way to develop self awareness is through regular and/or on going self reflection
Define Self Esteem
Attitudes about oneself; emotional appraisal of one’s worth
What factors influence self-concept and/or self-esteem?
- Discouragement and failure
- Encouragement and Success
- Sense of Control
- Confidence
- Sense of Belonging
- Poverty
- Religion
- Culture
- Media
What are the 8 stages of personality development and their ego strength?
Trust vs. Mistrust (infant) –> Hope
Autonomy vs. Self Doubt (toddler) –> will power
Initiative vs. Guilt (early childhood) –> Purpose
Industry vs. Inferiority (school age) –> competence
Identity vs. Identity Diffusion (teen age) –> Fidelity
Intimacy vs. Isolation (young adult) –> Love
Generatively vs. Stagnation (mature adult) –> Caring
Ego Integrity vs. Ego Despair (late adult) –> Wisdom
What are the base layers of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Approach?
1) Lifespan (on the bottom)
2) Chronosystem
- Historical time
- Changes (personal, social)
What are the 4 components of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Approach?
1) Microsystem
2) Mesosystem
3) Exosystem
4) Macrosystem
What is the microsystem in regard to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems?
- Family
- School
- Neighbourhood
- Peers
What is the mesosystem in regard to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems?
Interaction of systems