Self Concept Notes
Communication Applications
 Self Concept
Definition:
A set of relatively stable subjective labels you
apply to yourself.
Things that you see and think about yourself.
 Self Esteem
Definition:
The value you place on yourself, your self-worth.
As your self-confidence grows so does you self esteem.
When you like yourself, it is easier to communicate with others.
 Self Confidence
Definition:
The belief that you have the ability to do things
and do them well.
“Since I can do this, maybe I can do this also.”
 Reflected Appraisal Theory
Definition:
People’s views about themselves are influenced by
what they think people think of them.
I am not what I think I am.
I am not what YOU think I am.
I am what I think YOU think I am.
May lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy.
 Social Comparison Theory
Definition:
People’s views of themselves are influenced by
comparisons they make of them selves with others
 Individual Selective Theory
Definition:
People have some control over the factors that influence
their self concept.
Self Concept Notes
Communication Applications
 Self Concept
Definition:
Things that you ________ and ________ about yourself.
 Self Esteem
Definition:
As your ________________ grows so does you self esteem.
When you _____ yourself, it is easier to _____________ with others.
 Self Confidence
Definition:
“Since I can do this, maybe I can do this also.”
 Reflected Appraisal Theory
Definition:
I am not what ____ think I am.
I am not what ____ think I am.
I am what ____ think ____ think I am.
May lead to a _____________ prophecy.
 Social Comparison Theory
Definition:
 Individual Selective Theory
Definition: