About Psychology: Focus on the Self

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In this week's issue, we are focusing on the self. Self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy: What do these terms mean and why do they matter? What Is Self-Concept? Definition: Self-concept is the image you have of yourself, including your physical appearance and personality characteristics. Many factors can influence our self-concept, including our childhood experiences, how other people respond... Learn more Search Related Topics:  self-concept  self-esteem  carl rogers What Is Self-Esteem? In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Self-esteem is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be stable and enduring. Self-esteem can involve a variety of beliefs about the self, such as the appraisal of one's own appearance, beliefs, emotions and behaviors... Learn more Search Related Topics:  self-esteem  self-actualization  abraham maslow What Is Self-Efficacy? According to psychologist Albert Bandura, self-efficacy is our belief in our ability to succeed in certain situations. The concept plays a major role in Bandura's social learning theory, which focuses on how personality is shaped by social experience and observational learning... Learn more Search Related Topics:  self-efficacy  social cognitive theory  albert bandura What Is Self-Actualization? At the peak of Abraham Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs is self-actualization, which is described as a desire for self-fulfillment and reaching maximum potential. According to some estimates, less that one-percent of adults are self-actualizing. Are you? Learn more Search Related Topics:  self actualization  hierarchy of needs  humanistic psychology Related Searches Study Psychology Family Psychology Positive Psychology Psychology Learning Psychology Studies Featured Articles Happy Birthday Sigmund Freud? The Words of Carl Rogers Can Psychologists Prescribe Medications? Kolb's Four Learning Styles? What Is the Halo Effect? Psychology Quizzes   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement