Module1: Knowing and Understanding Oneself

Self-Awareness

Knowing and understanding one's own values, beliefs, feelings, strengths, and weaknesses.

Sense of Self

An individual's internal understanding of who they are as a person.

Self-Concept

The mental image, perception, or construct a person holds regarding themselves.

Actual Self

The representation of who a person believes they currently are in reality.

Ideal Self

The internalized vision of the person someone desires or aspires to become.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective evaluation and sense of personal worth or value.

Johari Window

A psychological framework used to improve self-awareness and interpersonal dynamics through feedback and self-disclosure.

Open Area (Arena)

In the Johari Window, the quadrant containing information, traits, and feelings known to both oneself and others.

Blind Spot

In the Johari Window, the quadrant containing traits, behaviors, or information unknown to oneself but recognized by others.

Hidden Area (Facade)

In the Johari Window, the quadrant containing private information and feelings known to oneself but concealed from others.

Unknown Area

In the Johari Window, the quadrant containing aspects of personality, repressed feelings, or hidden talents unknown to both oneself and others.

Congruence

A psychological state occurring when the actual self and the ideal self are closely aligned and match well.

Incongruence

A psychological state occurring when there is a significant mismatch or conflict between the actual self and the ideal self.

Conditions of Worth

The internalized belief that acceptance, love, and validation must be earned by satisfying specific external expectations.

Unconditional Positive Regard

The practice of completely accepting and valuing an individual without prerequisites, judgment, or conditions.

Strengths

An individual's positive qualities, talents, capabilities, and developed skills.

Weaknesses

Personal limitations, vulnerabilities, or developmental areas that require improvement.

Moviegoer

A behavioral role describing a person who observes and critiques life events passively while taking very little active initiative.