week 5 Flashcards
exam revision (18 cards)
What is the self-system?
A complex system of self based on personality theory, which gathers and acts on information about oneself through social interactions.
What are the components of the self-system?
Self-concept, self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy.
What is self-concept?
The perceptions and beliefs that we have about ourselves, requiring conscious awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and traits.
How does self-concept differ from self-esteem?
Self-concept is descriptive and answers ‘Who am I?’, while self-esteem involves evaluations of self-worth.
What are the four key categories of self-concept?
Academic, social, emotional, and physical.
What is self-esteem?
Individual judgments and evaluations regarding oneself and one’s own worth, developing from experiences.
How is self-confidence defined?
The belief that an individual can successfully perform a desired behavior.
What influences self-confidence?
Preparation, performance accomplishments, coaching, social support, innate factors, experience, competitive advantage, trust, and self-awareness.
What is optimal self-confidence?
Being convinced that you can achieve your goals, essential for reaching your potential.
What is self-efficacy?
One’s belief that a certain level of performance can be attained, task-specific and concerned with perceptions of ability.
What are the two types of expectations in self-efficacy?
Efficacy expectation (can I do it?) and outcome expectation (will it make a difference?).
How do performance accomplishments affect self-efficacy?
Success fosters further success, while repeated failures lower self-efficacy.
What are vicarious experiences?
Gaining belief in one’s ability by watching someone else perform a task successfully.
What role does verbal persuasion play in self-efficacy?
Positive statements from coaches, teammates, and oneself can help increase self-efficacy.
How do physiological states influence self-efficacy?
Physiology can influence self-efficacy through associations with performance outcomes.
What impact do emotional states have on self-efficacy?
Positive emotional states enhance self-efficacy, while negative states can diminish it.
What are the key strategies for developing self-efficacy?
Ensure success, set achievable goals, focus on process, model performance, and act confidently.
What is the conclusion regarding self-concept and self-efficacy?
Understanding a performer’s self-concept is essential for building their self-efficacy and self-confidence.
