How Self-image, Self-esteem And The Ideal Self Inform Self-concept

Question 1

Self-concept

Answer 1

The view that you have of yourself

Question 2

3 components to self-concept

Answer 2

1. Self-image - how you see yourself
2. Self-esteem - how you value yourself
3. Ideal self - how you wish you could be

Question 3

What are the 2 defining stages to develop self-concept?

Answer 3

1. The existential self
2. The categorical self

Question 4

What is the existential self ?

Answer 4

The child realises that they exist as an independent entity and in their own right. They can exert control on their environment for example push a ball

Question 5

When does the existential self happen ?

Answer 5

In the first year of life

Question 6

What is the categorical self ?

Answer 6

The child will begin to categorise themselves as an object defining themselves in terms of age, gender, size or skills

Question 7

When does the categorical self happen ?

Answer 7

From about five years

Question 8

Behaviour ( positive self-concept )

Answer 8

Able to control emotions and show age appropriate behaviour

Question 9

Behaviour ( negative self-concept )

Answer 9

Difficulty in controlling emotions may show attention seeking or disruptive behaviour

Question 10

Cognition ( positive self-concept )

Answer 10

Keen to try out new things, show perseverance, good progress in school

Question 11

Cognition ( negative self-concept )

Answer 11

Fear of failure, not motivated lack of perseverance, underachievement in school

Question 12

Social and emotional development ( positive self-concept )

Answer 12

Popular with others and able to show empathy and kindness

Question 13

Social and emotional development ( negative self-concept )

Answer 13

Self-absorbed behaviours, lack of confidence in making friendships