SELF CONCEPT
Communication
Applications
Self Concept Notes
•What is
Self
Concept?
Self Concept
Theories of How our Self
Concept is Formed
1. Social Experiences
2. Social Comparisons
3. Reflected Appraisals
Social Experiences
• The thoughts that I
embrace about myself as a
result of my experiences
with others.
Social Experiences cont’d
• The Circles of Influence –
During certain periods in
our lives we are influenced
by the people and
experiences they bring to
our lives.
Circles of Influence cont’d
1 – 2 yrs.
2 – 5 yrs.
5 – 12 yrs.
12 – 17 yrs.
17 -
Social Comparisons
•The thoughts I form about
myself as I compare myself
to others.
We compare ourselves physically,
socially, academically, etc.
Reflected Appraisals
• The thoughts I develop about
myself based on what I think
others are thinking about me.
Self Confidence
• Self Confidence:
Belief that you have
the ability to do things and
to do them well.
Self Confidence
• What are some
things that
build up a
person’s self
confidence?
Self Confidence
• What are
some things
that destroy
self
confidence?
Self Esteem
•The value
you place
on
yourself.
Your self
worth.
Perception
• A process of taking in
information from your
surroundings through the
five senses.
Perception
• The way we
see the world
around us
from our point
of reference.
Perception
• The five
senses are:
Perception
•How do you see
yourself?
•How do others see you?
Perception
• List 5 adjectives that you
would use to describe
yourself:
• List 5 adjectives that your
parents would use to
describe you:
Perception
•What do you think is the
most common mistake
that people make when
they form a perception
of you?
Name calling
•Labeling
“Geek”, “Nerd”, “Jock”,
“Emo”, “Blonde”, “Goth”,
etc.
Stereotyping
•A fixed or conventional
expression, notion,
mental pattern, etc.
•Mind set
•Mold
How do stereotypes affect
communication?
Stereotypes
•What are some ways
that you stereotype
others?
•Have you ever been
stereotyped?
Mutual Respect
•An understanding and
acceptance of
another’s point of
view.