Life and Career Skills: Protective and Risk Factors, Self-Concept, Identity, and Self-Regulation

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers essential concepts from Lesson 2 regarding developmental influences, self-perception, and behavioral control.

Protective Factors

Positive conditions or influences that help individuals cope with challenges, enhance resilience, and promote healthy development by acting as buffers against stress.

Proactive action

Taking steps or acts to prevent problems from happening.

Risk Factors

Negative conditions or influences that increase the likelihood of adverse outcomes, such as mental health issues, poor physical health, or difficulties in development.

Late Adolescence to Early Adulthood

A transition stage typically from ages $18-25$ marked by significant changes and moving from dependence to greater independence.

Self-Concept

The understanding individuals have about themselves, including self-esteem, personal identity, and perceived abilities, traits, and worth.

Self-Image

How an individual sees their actual self.

Self-Worth

The intrinsic value an individual believes they have in themselves.

Ideal Self

The person an individual really wants to be.

Well-Being

A state of overall happiness, health, and life satisfaction, covering physical, emotional, and social aspects.

Identity

The characteristics, values, beliefs, roles, and experiences that make a person unique and provide a sense of belonging.

Self-Regulation

The ability to control one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in different situations.

Goal Setting

A key skill in self-regulation involving the establishment of clear objectives.

Self-Monitoring

A key skill in self-regulation involving the tracking of one's progress and behavior.

Emotional Control

A key skill in self-regulation involving the appropriate management of feelings.

Decision-Making

A key skill in self-regulation involving the responsible choice of actions.

Time Management

A key skill in self-regulation involving the effective prioritization of tasks.