Life Skills Education: Identity & Managing Emotions

These flashcards cover key concepts related to identity and managing emotions as discussed in the life skills education lecture.

What is identity in the context of life skills education?

Identity is a distinguishing character or personality of an individual, which relates to psychological identification.

Why is youth identity important?

Youth identities play a fundamental role in the development of individuals during adolescence, affecting how they perceive themselves and relate to others.

What are the components that help create our identities?

Our identities encompass memories, experiences, relationships, and values.

What is Erikson's theory about identity?

Erikson's theory outlines eight developmental stages of identity, each capturing a specific virtue in psychosocial development.

List three symptoms of an identity crisis.

Low self-esteem, questioning one's worth, feeling lost or aimless.

How can an identity crisis lead to depression?

It can result in feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulties in concentration.

What are the three key tasks involved in identity formation?

Discovering and developing one's potential, choosing one's purpose in life, and finding opportunities to exercise that potential.

What defines an identity crisis?

An identity crisis is a period of uncertainty or confusion when a person's sense of identity becomes insecure and unstable.

What emotional state is indicated by negative emotions?

Negative emotions can cause feelings of misery, sadness, and reduced life satisfaction.

List some positive emotions.

Love, joy, gratitude, hope, and fulfillment.

What are common reasons for negative emotions in youth?

Poor coping skills, child upbringing, abuse, poverty, family issues, and peer influences.

How can you cope with negative emotions?

Recognize and acknowledge your feelings, take responsibility for them, and express your emotions to others.

What health problems are associated with poorly managed negative emotions?

Stress, diabetes, insomnia, and weakened immune response.