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CHAPTER 2:ATTITUDES AND SELF-CONCEPT ((Individual characteristics…
CHAPTER 2:ATTITUDES AND SELF-CONCEPT
Individual characteristics affecting behaviour
• Attitude
• Self-concept
• Values
• Personality
• Self-esteem
• Self-acceptance
• Self-image
Benefits of having positive attitude
• Feeling good about one’s self and life in general
• Help achieve goals and attain success
• Improve one’s mental and physical health
• Ignite drive to excel and be creative
• Create better relationships with others
Steps in developing positive attitude
• Beware of and assess current attitude
• Motivate yourself to pursue a positive attitude and discard negative ones
• Visualize yourself with new attitudes
• Adopt new attitudes and use as a model of your behaviour
Self-concept is the mental image of one’s self which influences his identity, self- esteem and body image.
Personality is a relatively stable and enduring aspects of an individual which distinguish him from others.
Characteristics of personality include:
• Consistency
• Psychological and physiological
• Impacts and actions
• Multiple expressions
Self-esteem is a unique internal self-evaluation, a feeling that we have about ourselves, our relationships and our life.
Strategies for Developing Self-esteem:
• Self-assessment
• Love yourself
• Show gratitude
Nurturing a Healthy Self-image
• Practice positive self-talk
• Think positively about yourself
• Stop criticizing yourself
• Wear flattering clothes
• Do things that interest you
Tips on making great first impression
• Be on time
• Take initiative
• Show a winning smile
• Be open and confident
• Show positive attitude