Emotional development Flashcards
Self image
How people value and respect themselves
Self respect
How people value and respect others
Security
The feeling of safety and being loved
Contentment
How happy someone is with their life.
Bonding and attachment
The emotional bonds that a person forms with others.
What does a person with a positive self image feel?
Feels happy about personal appearance and abilities. Receives good feedback from others about their appearance and abilities.
Compares self favourably with others.
What does a person with a negative self image feel?
Feels unattractive or less intelligent than others. Receives negative comments from others about their appearance/ abilities.
Compares self negatively against “perfect” images in magazines.
High self esteem
People with high self esteem feel confident
Low self esteem
People with low self esteem feel worthless. Self esteem can be affected by success at work or school, and attitudes of others.
