Self Concept And Self Esteem

Question 1

Two characteristics of someone who has positive self esteem

Answer 1

Likely to think well of others
Expect to be accepted by others
Evaluate their own performance more favourably

Question 2

What are three characteristics of self concept

Answer 2

Subjective - its how we see ourselves
Resists change - hard to admit change and faults in yourself
Flexible - depends on context/environment

Question 3

How to improve self concept

Answer 3

Have realistic expectations
Have the will to change
Keep an open mind
Be mindful of your strengths and weaknesses

Question 4

How does our self concept develop

Answer 4

Reflected appraisal
Social comparison

Question 5

What is empathy

Answer 5

The ability to re-create another persons perspective

Question 6

What are the 3 dimensions of empathy

Answer 6

Perspective taking
Emotional contagion
Genuine concern

Question 7

Difference between sympathy and empathy

Answer 7

Sympathy - own point of view (feeling sad FOR them)
Empathy - experiencing the other persons perception (feeling sad WITH them)

Question 8

What is the empathy formula

Answer 8

“You feel ….. because “