Lesson 2: Self-Awareness

Question 1

“key to your inner self”;
Capacity for introspection and the ability to recognize oneself as separate from the environment and other individuals

Answer 1

self-awareness

Question 2

factors that children should know according to Gartner, 1892

Answer 2

1. Be aware of their own body
2. Be able to refer to themselves appropriately through language and be able to distinguish descriptions which apply to self and which do not
3. Be aware of their own personal history, experiences they have had, skills and abilities, their own needs and wishes

Question 3

Ability to recognize emotions and their effects

Answer 3

emotional self-awareness

Question 4

Ability to know our inner resources, abilities, and limits and to be aware of our strengths and weaknesses

Answer 4

self-assessment

Question 5

Belief in your own self, your capability to accomplish the task

Answer 5

self-confidence

Question 6

4 importance of self-awareness

Answer 6

1. You are able to make changes in the thoughts and interpretations you make in your mind.
2. Self-Awareness is one of the attributes of emotional intelligence and an important factor in achieving success.
3. It is the first step in creating what you want and mastering your abilities.
4. It allows you to see the controls of your emotions, behavior, and personality so you can make the changes you want.

Question 7

A person that is _____ possesses:
 Awareness of his/her own feelings
 Knowledge of why feelings occur
 Understanding of implications of our emotions
 Attention to physical signs that are aroused in stressful situations
 Awareness of his own strengths and weaknesses
 Understanding of his own emotions and the impact of his behavior on others

Answer 7

self-aware

Question 8

A person who possesses _____ should have:
 Sense of humor about themselves
 Awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses
 Open-mindedness to feedback

Answer 8

accurate self-awareness