Self concept
the totality of each person’s beliefs about their inner self. (integration of culture, environment, gender roles, etc). Has physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions
self esteem
a person’s personal sense of worth and well-being. Related. to childhood development and life experieneces.
self clarity
the extent to which a person clearly and confidently knows who they are (consistent over time)
self efficacy
the person’s beliefs about their ability and capacity to accomplish a task and to deal with the challenges of life (plays a role in success)
possible selves
personal desires and wishes are valuable influences in goal setting and motivation
microaggressions
communicating subtle and unintentional discrimination relating to self concepts
microassault
explicit negative verbal or nonverbal communication that marginalizes an individual through criticism, racial stereotyping, or purposeful prejudicial actions
microinsults
verbal, nonverbal or environmental communications that convey rudeness and insensitivity while putting down a person’s culture or identity
microinvalidations
discount or invalidate a person’s values, culture or lifestyle
erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
reworking of developmental stages can occur at any time during the lifespan. Analyze age-appropriateness of behaviour from an ego development perspective
body image
how people perceive their physical characteristics and not realistic appearance
identity
an intrapersonal psychological process consisting of a person’s beliefs and values, characteristics and abilities, relationships with others, etc
perception
the process in which sensory information is interpreted and transforms the sensory data into a connected personalized understanding
cognition
the thinking processes people use in making sense of the world
self management
the tasks and strategies an individual carries out to live well with chronic conditions
spirituality
whatever / whoever gives ultimate meaning and purpose in one’s life that invites particular ways of being in the world relation to others, oneself, and the universe
