MOD 1-7 and Related Concepts: Self-Concept, Johari Window, Development, Mental Health, Brain Anatomy, and Emotional Intelligence

A set of QUESTION_AND_ANSWER flashcards covering key concepts from self-concept, Johari Window, development, mental health, brain anatomy, and emotional intelligence based on the provided lecture notes.

What are the two broad categories of self-concept?

Actual Self and Ideal Self.

What does 'self-concept' refer to?

Your awareness of yourself.

What is the Actual Self built on?

Self-knowledge derived from social interactions that reveal how others react to you.

What is the Ideal Self?

An idealized image of yourself developed over time from what you learned and experienced.

In the Johari Window, what is the Open Self?

What others know about you that you are aware of (the public self).

In the Johari Window, what is the Blind Self?

What others know about you, but you don’t.

In the Johari Window, what is the Hidden Self?

What you know about yourself that others don’t know.

In the Johari Window, what is the Unknown Self?

The undiscovered self—what neither you nor others know.

Name the four personas associated with the Johari Window.

Open Persona, Naive Persona, Secret Persona, Mysterious Persona.

The Johari Window helps with what two concepts?

Self-awareness and self-disclosure.

Name two examples of factors that make you unique (from the '10 things that make you unique' list).

Signature style and past experiences.

What are the eight aspects of development listed in MOD 2 Activity 1?

Physical Self, Intellectual Self, Emotional Self, Sensual Self, Interactional Self, Nutritional Self, Contextual Self, Spiritual Self.

What is Self-Awareness?

Having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions.

What is Self-Disclosure in relation to the Johari Window?

Sharing information about yourself with others.

What is the purpose of the Johari Window?

To improve self-awareness and communication by understanding your relationship with yourself and others.

Name three factors that influence mental health and well-being.

Structural factors (safe environments, resources), Community factors (belonging, support), and Individual factors (coping skills, social connection).

Give one tip for mental well-being.

Get enough sleep and rest.

What are the four basic dimensions of health and well-being?

Thoughts, Emotions, Behaviors, and Body reactions.

What is eustress?

A positive, healthy stress response that motivates and enhances performance.

What is distress?

A negative stress response that can affect mood, thinking, and health.

What is the fight-or-flight response?

A physiological reaction to a perceived threat involving the body’s stress response.

Name two strategies for reducing stress.

Meditation and regular exercise.

What are the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain?

Hindbrain is the oldest core, midbrain is a relay station, and forebrain contains the diencephalon (thalamus, hypothalamus) and telencephalon (cerebrum).

What structure coordinates voluntary movement and can be affected by alcohol?

The cerebellum.

What is the function of the hippocampus?

Storing information in long-term memory.

What is the amygdala primarily responsible for?

Regulating aggression and fear.

What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal.

Which hemisphere is associated with logic and language?

The left hemisphere.

Which hemisphere is associated with creativity and the arts?

The right hemisphere.

What is the corpus callosum?

The bundle of fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres.

Name two functions of the frontal lobe.

Planning and problem-solving (also memory, impulse control, and decision making).

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary; regulates temperature, hunger, thirst, and sex; and supports pleasure when needs are met.