7.2.2 Self-Concept

• What is the self-concept defined as?

  Perception and understanding of oneself
• Match the aspect of self-concept with its description:

  Self-Image ↔️ The way individuals see themselves

  Self-Esteem ↔️ The value individuals place on themselves

  Ideal Self ↔️ The person individuals aspire to be
• Self-concept plays a crucial role in guiding behavior and shaping personal identity.
• What is the definition of self-image in the context of self-concept?

  How individuals see themselves
• The value individuals place on themselves is referred to as self-esteem
• What does the ideal self reflect in the self-concept?

  Goals and standards
• Self-esteem refers to an individual's perception of their physical appearance.

  False
• Arrange the factors influencing self-concept from most external to most internal:

  1️⃣ Social factors

  2️⃣ Cultural factors

  3️⃣ Developmental factors

  4️⃣ Personal factors
• How do social factors influence self-concept?

  Through feedback and comparisons
• Cultural factors influence self-concept through societal norms and values
• Personal factors such as temperament and abilities contribute to self-concept formation.
• What developmental stage is associated with intense self-discovery and identity formation?

  Adolescence
• Match the factor influencing self-concept with its example:

  Social factors ↔️ Receiving encouragement from friends

  Cultural factors ↔️ Adhering to cultural standards for success

  Personal factors ↔️ Overcoming a challenge

  Developmental factors ↔️ Adolescence as a period of self-discovery
• Cultural factors significantly influence self-concept by emphasizing various values and norms
• Different cultures emphasize similar values and norms that shape self-concept uniformly.

  False
• Cultural factors significantly influence an individual's self-concept
• Cultural norms shape how individuals perceive themselves
• Match the cultural orientation with its description:

  Individualistic Cultures ↔️ Emphasize personal achievement

  Collectivist Cultures ↔️ Prioritize group harmony
• In individualistic cultures like the US, self-concept is often tied to personal achievements
• In Japan, self-concept is closely linked to family roles
• Stages in the development of self-concept

  1️⃣ Childhood

  2️⃣ Adolescence

  3️⃣ Adulthood
• The self-concept refers to an individual's perception and understanding of themselves
• Self-esteem affects confidence and motivation
• Match the component of self-concept with its description:

  Self-Image ↔️ The way individuals see themselves

  Self-Esteem ↔️ The value individuals place on themselves

  Ideal Self ↔️ The person individuals aspire to be
• The self-concept is influenced by social, cultural, personal, and developmental factors.
• Cultural factors include societal norms and values
• The self-concept is influenced by several factors, including social, cultural, personal, and developmental factors
• Interactions and relationships with others shape self-concept through feedback and social comparisons
• Societal norms and values influence how individuals perceive themselves and what traits they value
• Individual experiences, temperament, and abilities contribute to self-concept formation
• Maturation stages and life events impact how self-concept evolves over time
• Individualistic cultures emphasize personal achievement and independence
• Collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony and interdependence
• The development of self-concept refers to how an individual's perception and understanding of themselves evolve
• High self-esteem, as proposed by Self-Esteem Theory, is always associated with well-being.
• The Ideal Self Theory examines the gap between the current self and the person one aspires to be
• Social Comparison Theory posits that individuals evaluate themselves by comparing to others
• Assessing self-concept involves using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Self-report questionnaires use structured questions to measure self-perception