the self Flashcards
self concept
The mental picture we have of ourselves and the value we place on ourselves.
Self-awareness
A heightened awareness of one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Self-image
How we believe others see us.
Self-esteem
The amount of respect and value we have for ourselves.
Self-schema
A set of beliefs and assumptions that you have about yourself.
Self-consciousness
The feeling of being self-aware and worried about what others might think of you.
Self-monitoring
The ability to observe and adjust one’s behavior in response to social cues.
Self-efficacy
The belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.
Self-categorization
The process of perceiving and understanding oneself as belonging to a particular social group or category.
False self
A false identity or persona that a person develops in order to cope with difficult experiences.
True self
The authentic, genuine, and real self that lies beneath the surface.
Self-reflection
The process of thinking thoughtfully about one’s own beliefs, behaviors, and emotions.
Self-actualization
The process of achieving one’s full potential and becoming the best version of oneself.
Self-preservation
The instinctive drive to protect oneself from harm.
Self-image distortion
The tendency to view oneself in a distorted or inaccurate way.
