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Self-concept Self-Concept: The perception you have of
yourself We tend to categorize individuals according
to the way we perceive their behavior. If you stop to think about it, you realize that you categorize your own characteristics, as well. You may think of yourself as a competitor or as a person who hates competition, as an outgoing and sociable person or as someone who is basically shy.
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Self-concept Self concept is developed early in life
and affects the way that person functions in his/her environment. Children develop self-concepts through what they believe the important people in their life feel about them.
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Self-concept Cycle
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Self-Concept “As I See Myself” is formed largely by
our own perception of what others think of us. This influences our actions. Our actions in large part determine how others actually do see us and directly influence their reactions to us in return. Their actions again, influence the way we see ourselves.
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Factors Influencing Self-concept
Hereditary Factors• Genes determine height, proportions, facial
features, basic mental capacity• Physical and intellectual development can
depend on prenatal and postnatal care, diet, rest and exercise Parental responsibility
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Factors Influencing Self-concept
Environmental Factors• Family you live with• Friends you keep
Peer Pressure• Where you live
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Factors Influencing Self-Concept
Cultural Factors• Society
Sexuality gender roles• Role Models
Movie stars, politicians, humanitarians, athletes, musicians.
• Independence 16 to drive, 18 to vote, 18-21 to drink Your degree to conformity to those ideas affects
your self-concept
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Threats to Self-Concept Prejudice Stereotypes Discrimination Mixed Messages in the Media
regarding how you should look, act, feel, etc.
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Value and Self-Concept To develop a positive self-concept you
need to focus on your strengths and your values as a person
Our values are an important part of who we are. They provide us with an important set of personal standards.
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Story What are your reactions to each of these
characters?• Abigail • Greg• Slug • Abigail’s mother • Sinbad the Sailor
What did each of the characters value? What influenced their decisions in this story? Would you have made the same choices?
Why or why not?
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What is a value? Qualities, characteristics, or ideas about
which we feel strongly. Values are standards to guide your action,
judgments, and attitudes. Our values affect our decisions, goals and
behavior.
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Follow-up Questions Which items were most important based on the
auction? Which were the least important? Why? Did the bidding differ between the girls and the
boys? If so in what way? Was there an item you really wanted but could
not purchase? Were there any items no one seemed
interested in bidding on? Why? How would your parents / guardians have bid
on some of these items? Would they have spent more or less money on certain items? Which ones?