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Self-Concept. by Marianne Stewart. SELF-CONCEPT. Mental representation one has of self. Way a person thinks others perceive his or her looks and actions. Composed of psychological, sociologic, and physiological experiences. Components of Self-Concept. IDENTITY
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Self-Concept by Marianne Stewart
SELF-CONCEPT • Mental representation one has of self. • Way a person thinks others perceive his or her looks and actions. • Composed of psychological, sociologic, and physiological experiences.
Components of Self-Concept • IDENTITY Awareness of being distinct & separate from others • BODY IMAGE Mental picture of one’s body
Components of Self-Concept • SELF-ESTEEM Personal feeling & self-evaluation of one’s worth • ROLE Expectations or standards of behavior accepted by society
Self-Esteem • High Self-Esteem Self-concept matches ideal self • Low Self-Esteem Self-concept more negative than ideal self
Self-Esteem • Realistic Self-Concept Feels good about self Eager to participate to best of abilities Knows own strengths & weaknesses
Improvement of Negative Self-Concept • Learning basic skills • Presence of empathetic listener • Psychological health via self-care now very popular: • Radio & TV programs • Dear Abby, Dr. Laura • Psychotherapists • Self-help books
Theoretical Views of Psychological Health • Maslow hierarchy of human needs • Rogers continuous development of realistic self-concept
Theoretical Views of Psychological Health • Erikson • maintain stable identity in variety of situations over time • King adapt to internal & external stress & achieve maximum potential for living
Maslow’s Hierarchy • Self-actualization • Self-esteem • Belonging • Safety & Security • Biological Integrity
High-Level Wellness • Balance between high-level wellness & illness • Risk factors: • Self-concept stressors • Physical stressors • Substance abuse
Characteristics of Psychological Health • Self-esteem • Self-knowledge • Satisfying interpersonal relationships
Characteristics of Psychological Health • Environmental mastery • Stress management • Positive Body Image
Skills in Psychological Self-Care • Self-Awareness Development • Values Clarification • Assessment of Coping Skills • Self-Awareness via Expression of Feelings
Skills in Psychological Self-Care • Time Management Learn to establish clear-cut goals & how to reach them. • Develop Social Support System Family Support Groups Church Recreation
Stress • Survival Instinct • Nonspecific response of body to any demand made upon it • Able to maintain balance • See nervous system & endocrine changes
Models of Stress • Response-based Model physiologic responses only • Adaptation Model 4 factors involved • Stimulus-based Model effects of major life events • Transaction-based Model cognitive appraisal & coping
3 Stages of Stress Reaction • Alarm • Resistance • Exhaustion
Stress Eustress stressors growth-enhancing strength resistance Distress stressors over-stressed weakness vulnerability
Responses to Stress Intensity Scope Duration Number Nature of Stressors Two Responses to Stress: *Local Adaptation Syndrome *General Adaptation Syndrome
Psychological Responses to Stress • Frustration • Anxiety • Tension
Task-Oriented Behavior(Cognitive abilities used) • Attack • Withdrawal • Compromise
Ego-Defense Mechanisms • Compensation • Emotional insulation • Denial • Displacement • Regression
Ego-Defense Mechanisms • Intellectualization • Repression • Projection • Rationalization • Reaction Formation
Implement Coping Process • Use of therapeutic communication • Use of available coping strategies *habituation *change avoidance *time blocking *time management *environmental modification
Implement Coping Process • Reduce physiological response • Better emotional response to stress