USelf - Midterms

Self-Concept

The image or perception a person has of themselves, formed through interactions and experiences.

Authentic happiness

Happiness that flows from being an authentic person.

Eudaimonic happiness

Happiness that comes from doing good and experiencing meaning and purpose.

Chaironic happiness

Happiness that comes from a sense of awe, gratitude, and oneness with God, independent of circumstances.

Neglect

Failure to provide for the basic needs of a person in one’s care. May be emotional, material, or service oriented.

Self-Esteem

The overall value or worth one assigns to themselves; a sense of self-respect or self-worth.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Self-Actualization

The realization of one's full potential, the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-Discrepancy Theory

The theory that individuals compare their actual self to ideal and ought selves, which affects emotions and self-esteem.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Identity

The characteristics, qualities, or beliefs that define an individual.

Personality

The combination of traits, behaviors, and attitudes that form an individual’s unique character.

Self-Perception

How a person views themselves based on self-evaluation and the opinions of others.

Introspection

The process of examining one's own thoughts, emotions, and mental processes.

Self-Presentation

The process of controlling how one appears to others, often to create a desired impression.

Impression Management

The conscious or subconscious process by which people attempt to influence how others perceive them.

Body Image

An individual's perception of the aesthetics or attractiveness of their own body.

Social Comparison Theory

The idea that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.

Self-Identity

The recognition of one's own characteristics and individuality.

Social Identity

The part of an individual’s self-concept derived from their group memberships.

Self-Regulation

The ability to control or redirect one's own emotions and behaviors

Self-Determination

The process by which a person controls their own life and choices.

Self-Reflection

The activity of thinking about one's own thoughts and actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person when holding two or more conflicting beliefs or values.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology comprising five levels of human needs, from basic to self-actualization.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential and self-growth.

Self-Enhancement

The tendency to maintain or increase a positive self-view.

Self-Monitoring

The extent to which individuals observe and control their expressive behaviors and self-presentation.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards, such as money or praise.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief that causes itself to become true due to the individual's behavior aligning with the belief.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to oneself and negative outcomes to external factors.

Compassion

Treating oneself with kindness and understanding during times of failure or difficulty.

Acceptance

The recognition and acceptance of one's own strengths and limitations.

Self-Improvement

The act of enhancing one's knowledge, skills, or character.

Ideal Self

The person one wishes to be, including goals and aspirations

Actual Self

The person one perceives themselves to be in the present.

Ought Self

The person one believes they should be, based on obligations and responsibilities.

Self-Alienation

A feeling of being estranged from oneself, often due to conflicting values or behaviors.

Self-Improvement Motivation

The drive to make oneself better through learning or personal growth.

Self-Schema

Beliefs and ideas about oneself that shape self-concept.

Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

A theory of motivation that emphasizes autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Bodily shame

includes shame about weight, body shape, physical attributes, and other aspects of appearance.

Behavioral shame

includes shame experienced about things people have said or done or even things they failed to say or do.

Characterological shame

Describes shame about some fixed aspect of personality or inherent flaw or weakness.

1st Layer

Ordinary human compassion

2nd Layer

Compassion of understanding

3rd Layer

Compassion of recognition

4th Layer

Compassion of truth

5th Layer

Compassion of possibility

Inner Child

Stored memory within the mind & body that creates a lens through which we experience our adult world.

What “P” stands for in the The PURE Model (Wong, 1998)

purpose and life goals.

What “U” stands for in the The PURE Model (Wong, 1998)

understanding the demands of each situation.

What “R” stands for in the The PURE Model (Wong, 1998)

responsible actions aligned with purpose.

What “E” stands for in the The PURE Model (Wong, 1998)

evaluation to ensure authenticity.

1st Journey

From Identity Crisis to the Quest for Authenticity

2nd Journey

From Discontent to the Quest for Happiness

3rd Journey

From Meaninglessness Anxiety to the Quest for Purpose

4th Journey

From Isolation Anxiety to the Quest for Community

5th Journey

From Freedom Anxiety to the Quest for Responsibility

6th Journey

The Quest for Death Acceptance and Self-Transcendence

Traditional Perspective (Tradisyonal na Pananaw)

• This view emphasizes development as the continuous increase in income per capita.

• The goal is for the country to increase its output at a faster rate than its population growth.

• In simpler terms, it focuses on economic growth through higher production and income levels.

Modern Perspective (Makabagong Pananaw)

• This perspective defines development as widespread changes in the social system.

• It suggests that development should focus on addressing the diverse needs and evolving aspirations of people and groups within the system.

• In essence, it highlights social transformation and inclusivity rather than just economic growth.

Mimetic desire

a concept central to René Girard's theory, posits that human desires are learned through imitation of others, making us susceptible to desires based on what others want.