Self Concept And Communication Flashcards
What are the 3 dimensions of self?
- Material
- Social
- Spiritual
What’s the definition of self concept?
The relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.
What is material self?
External. Tangible things. Physical body etc.
What is social self?
Relationships. The connections you have with others.
What is spiritual self?
The internal. Thoughts, feelings, lifestyle, religion.
When do we start to develop self concepts?
Around 6-7 months
What shapes our perception?
Social interaction. Those who are valuable to us.
What is out first significant influence?
Family
Define “positive direct definition”
A definition that enhances self-esteem (compliments)
Define negative direct definition
Decreases self esteem. ( verbal abuse)
What is direct definition?
Labels we use to define behaviors.
When others serve as our mirrors and it effects how we see ourselves, that’s called…
Reflected appraisal
3 kinds of reflectors are:
Uppers
Downers
And vultures
People who communicate positively are known as…
Uppers
Folks who communicate in a way that draws attention to our flaws, perhaps blunt or brutally honest, are…
Downers
Those who pick up on self doubts and magnify them, in other words, “mean on purpose” are called:
Vultures
Name the attachment styles
Secures
Fearful
Dismissive
Anxious/ambivalent
When I hold gets inconsistent treatment, the attachment style is known as
Anxious/ambivalent
When a parent is consistent and always around, that’s known as what kind of attachment?
Secure
A negative parental figure fosters what kind of attachment style?
Fearful
I caregiver that is disinterested and barely there can be recognized as
Dismissive attachment style.
What is revealing personal info called?
Self-disclosure
Self disclosure is…
Reciprocal
Sandra petronio’s communication privacy boundary management theory:
- more women disclose than men
- disclosure comes w/ the perception of positive outcome
- non disclosure comes with the opposite
- circumstances dictate willingness to disclose info
