self concept

A comprehensive list of psychological terms and their definitions for review.

Body image

A person's perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about their body, usually regarding body shape, size, and physical attractiveness.

Body image stressors

Societal attitudes about physical attributes, appearance, and performance that can impact a client's self perception of their body image.

Culture

Shared beliefs, attitudes, values, traditions, and goals; societal characteristics common to a group or individual.

Emotional intelligence (EI)

The ability to perceive, understand, control, manage, and evaluate emotions.

Ideal self

What a person desires to be, such as strong, intelligent, respected, or appreciated.

Identity confusion

An unclear sense of self, individuality, and personality due to the inability to adapt to identity stressors.

Identity formation

A complex, lifelong process whereby an individual develops an understanding of themselves within family, cultural, and social contexts.

Identity stressors

Life events that threaten self-concept, like gender dysphoria, career loss, separation, or discrimination.

Role ambiguity

Lack of clarity in understanding the actions needed to achieve goals and expectations.

Role conflict

When individuals face conflicting role expectations and are unable to meet them at the same time.

Role overload

When roles and responsibilities exceed an individual's ability to manage them effectively.

Role performance

The actions taken to effectively execute the tasks associated with a specific role.

Role strain

Difficulty in meeting the responsibilities of a particular life role due to incompatible demands.

Self-awareness

The ability to see oneself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection.

Self-concept

Beliefs one holds regarding their qualities and attributes.

Self-concept congruence

When a person's ideal self is consistent with their actual life experiences.

Self-concept incongruence

When a person's ideal self is not consistent with their actual life experiences.

Self-efficacy

A person's perceived ability to successfully complete a task.

Self-esteem

An individual's generalized sense of self-worth measured by the value they place on themselves.

Self-esteem stressors

Life events that can impact self-esteem, such as disability, chronic illness, or loss of social support.