Self Concept Flashcards
is one’s mental image of oneself.
self concept
Nurses have a responsibility to assess clients for a ______ and to _______ in order to help them develop more positive view of themselves
negative self concept
identify the possible causes
Self-concept can be influenced by
how one thinks, talks, acts
how one sees and treats another person
choices one makes
ability to give and receive love
ability to take action and to change things
4 Dimensions of Self-concept
self-knowledge
self-expectation
social self
social evaluation
it refers to the relationship between one’s perception of himself or herself and other’s perception of him or her
self-awareness
Formation of self-concept
Three steps
the infant learns that the physical self is separate and different from the environment
the child internalizes others’ attitudes toward self
The child and adult internalize the standards of society
it is the conscious sense of individuality and uniqueness that is continually evolving throughout life
personal identity
Components of self-concept
personal identity
body image
role performance
self-esteem
The image of physical self or body image is how a person perceives the size, appearance, and functioning of the body and its parts
body image
is a set of expectations about how the person occupying a particular position behaves.
role
is how a person in a particular role behaves in comparison to the behaviors expected of that role
role performance
means that the person’s behaviors meet role expectations
role mastery
involves socialization into a particular role
role development
occurs when expectations are unclear, and people do not know what to do or how to do it and are unable to predict the reactions of others to their behavior.
role ambiguity
People undergoing ______ are frustrated because they feel or are made to feel inadequate or unsuited to a role
role strain
