Lesson-1-Knowing-Oneself
Page 1: Lesson Overview
Lesson Title: Knowing Oneself
Topics Covered:
Dimensions of the Self:
Physical
Psychological
Spiritual
Attitudes and its Components:
Affect
Behavior
Cognition
Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
Page 3: Self and Self-Perception
Self:
Refers to one's true nature, identity, and individuality.
Encompasses thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences.
Remains consistent and intrinsic, regardless of external factors.
Self-Perception:
How an individual perceives and interprets their own self.
Influenced by external feedback, societal norms, and personal experiences.
Can change over time through insights and reflection on self-concept.
Scenario: Sarah, a talented artist, often doubts her skills despite receiving praise.
Explanation:
Self: Sarah's inherent artistic talent.
Self-Perception: Her doubt regarding her abilities despite external validation.
Insight: Disconnect can exist between true potential (self) and self-view (self-perception).
Page 5: Dimensions of the Self
Physical Dimension:
Related to the physical body, its processes, functions, mechanisms, and chemistry.
Spiritual Dimension:
Views oneself as a spiritual being, considering greater purpose and meaning in life.
Psychological Dimension:
Encompasses stress, cognition, behavior, attitude, emotion, and personality.
Page 7: Attitudes and Their Components
Attitude:
Settled way of thinking and feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in behavior.
Can be Implicit or Explicit:
Implicit Attitudes: Unconscious thoughts/feelings.
Explicit Attitudes: Conscious and expressible thoughts/feelings.
Page 8: Explicit Behavior
Definition: Actions that are consciously and intentionally performed.
Example: Sarah attending a friend's birthday party:
Actions: Hugging, gifting, and verbal wishes illustrate conscious, socially expected behavior.
Page 9: Implicit Behavior
Definition: Automatic, unintentional actions driven by ingrained habits.
Example: John crossing his arms when uncertain:
This behavior is a subconscious response to his emotional state of defensiveness.
Page 10: Components of Attitude
Affect (Emotional Response): Emotions directed to the self, environment, and others.
Behavior (Actions): Manifestation of attitudes in observable ways.
Cognition (Thoughts and Beliefs): The process of information evaluation and understanding.
Page 11: Interplay of Affect, Behavior, and Cognition
Example: Choosing a Healthy Snack
Affect: Sarah feels proud of her healthy lifestyle.
Cognition: She believes healthy snacks support her goals.
Behavior: She chooses fruit instead of chips at the grocery store, aligning actions with her beliefs.
Page 12: Influencing Attitudes
Social Factors: Various influences can shape individual attitudes.
Page 13: Social Factors Influencing Attitude
Social Norms: Accepted standards of behavior shaping beliefs.
Peer Influence: Friends' attitudes impact choices, especially in adolescence.
Media and Advertising: Mass media presents viewpoints that influence attitudes through repeated exposure.
Page 14: Modeling Behavior
Definition: Imitation of behavior from someone admired (e.g., a parent or teacher).
Page 15: Modeling Example: Learning Manners
Scenario: Teacher Ms. Rodriguez models good manners.
Impact: Students observe and imitate her behavior, adopting politeness in interactions.
Page 16: Self-Concept vs. Self-Esteem
Self-Concept: Cognitive understanding of one's personality and identity.
Self-Esteem: attitude we have towards ourselves
Key Difference: Self-concept is informational; self-esteem is emotionally driven.
Page 17: Effects of Self-Esteem
Low Self-Esteem: Leads to decreased confidence and feelings of inferiority.
High Self-Esteem: Results in confidence, self-acceptance, and resilience against external opinions.
Comparison: Comparing self-esteem levels is not wholly fair due to varied individual experiences.