Week Ten: Social Development - 1

Question 1

What is self concept?

Answer 1

the collection of ideas, information, attitudes and beliefs we have about ourselves

Question 2

What is self-esteem

Answer 2

Self-esteem is a more global satisfaction and pride we have in our selves

Question 3

What is self-efficacy?

Answer 3

Self-efficacy is our belief, expectation or judgement of how well or poorly we will cope with a situation given the skills we possess and the circumstances we face

Question 4

What is academic self-efficacy

Answer 4

Academic self-efficacy beliefs will affect what kinds of activities an individual is willing to engage in, how
much effort they invest and how long they persist, and the quality of thinking during problem solving

Question 5

What are Kohlbergs three stages of moral development?

Answer 5

Pre-conventional morality (obedience and punishment), Conventional morality (social approval), Post-conventional morality (balance of social order and rights)

Question 6

What are social skills?

Answer 6

Social skills refer to specific behaviours utilised within a specific social activity or interaction

Question 7

What is social competence?

Answer 7

Social competence is a broader construct that includes having the ability to evaluate a given situation and understand what the social criterion and
expectations are, and having the ability to judge when and how to use the required social skills within a given context.

Question 8

How many students experience chronic peer-relationship difficulties?

Answer 8

5-10%