Quiz 2 Flashcards
is the way you see something, your point of view, frame of reference or belief
Paradigm
it’s like wearing glasses with the wrong prescription
Paradigm
Kinds of Paradigms
- Paradigm of Self
- Paradigm of Others
- Paradigm of Life
understanding about-self concept helps us assess our paradigm of self
Paradigm of Self
negative self-paradigms can put limitations on us
Paradigm of Self
positive self-paradigms can bring out the best in us
Paradigm of Self
refers to our conscious and unconscious perceptions and feelings about ourselves with regard to our worth as persons
Self-Concept
Two (2) purposes of Self-concept
- Mirror
- Filter
reflects us a picture of ourselves, which in turn affects us either positively or negatively
Mirror
We are happy or miserable depending on the mirror image that our self-concept presents to us
Mirror
it filters our experiences so that we interpret them according to our existing perceptions of ourselves
Filter
Three (3) Dimensions of Self-concept
- Self-Image
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Esteem
our perceptions and feelings about our worth
Self-Image
- genetic inheritance such as sex and race, and physical attributes such as height, build, weight and others
Physical Appearance
name, roles, status and titles
Social Appearance