Class 2 - Self Awareness/Concept

Question 1

values

Answer 1

based on family, culture, life experience

-change as we mature in our ability to think critically, logically and morally

Question 2

self awareness

Answer 2

knowing oneself, including ones traits, feelings and behaviours. “linear” because you can list it.

Question 3

self concept

Answer 3

the composite of ideas, feelings and attitudes that a person has about his/her own identity, worth, capabilities and limitations. “how you feel about the list”

Question 4

Johari window “facade”

Answer 4

known only to myself. represent info, feelings, etc. anything that a person knows about themselves, but which is not revealed or that we hide from others. includes sensitivities, fears, hidden agendas, manipulative intentions and secrets. decreasing the facade area through self disclosure can help enlarge the arena

Question 5

johari window ‘unknown’

Answer 5

known to no one. attitudes, behaviours, emotions, experience, feelings, knowledge, skills, views, etc that no one (person or others) is aware of. Self discovery can help uncover info here (counselling, observations by others, group work can also be helpful to increase awareness)

Question 6

johari window ‘arena’

Answer 6

known to all. information about the person - attitudes, behaviour, emotions, experience, feelings, knowledge, skills, views, etc. we can increase the size of arena by giving and receiving feedback and self disclosure

Question 7

johari window ‘blind spot’

Answer 7

known to others. ignorance about ourselves, or issues which we are deluded about, but others can see. we can reduce this area by asking for feedback from others, which helps increase the open area (increased self awareness).

Question 8

significance of self concept for health

Answer 8

• strong sense of self is a protective factor in coping with chronic illness
• a major health challenge may cause a significant alteration in self concept

Question 9

what influences positive self concept

Answer 9

• stable home environment
• ability to do an activity (sports)
• academic success
• religious influence
• professional skill development
• supportive family
• mentors
• self image (for some)

Question 10

what influences negative self concept

Answer 10

• poverty
• unstable home
• loss of family members
• little education opportunity
• traumatic life event
• chaotic environment (unsafe)
• illness

Question 11

professional self awareness

Answer 11

• client centered communication requires greater self awareness
• nurses must be aware of their behaviours and responses and recognize the effects they may have on communication
• knowing your own values, feelings, attitudes, motivations, strengths, and limitations is critical.