The full store of knowledge that people have about themselves, including name, race, likes, dislikes, beliefs, values, and appearance. (p. 9) go to glossary index
the contents of the self; that is, our perception of our own thoughts, beliefs, and personality traits
one's conception of oneself and one's own identity, abilities, worth, and so on.
The set of positive and negative attitudes that one uses to evaluate oneself.
The inner picture a person has of himself or herself, especially regarding his or her competence, worth, and attractiveness.
How a person feels and thinks about himself or herself. Sometimes called self-image.
In social-psychological theory, the self as an object of perception.
A person's perception of themselves; self-image (116)
The ideas, attitudes, and perceptions people have about themselves.
The sum total of a person's thoughts and feelings that defines the self as an object.
The sum total of an individual's beliefs about his or her own personal attributes.
The sum total of perceptions, feelings and beliefs about oneself.
How one perceives oneself.
(or self-identity) The mental and conceptual awareness and persistent regard that sentient beings hold with regard their own being. Components of a being's self-concept include physical, psychological, and social attributes; and can be influenced by its attitudes, habits, beliefs and ideas. These components and attributes can each be condensed to the general concepts of self-image and the self-esteem.
Generally, the sum of one's beliefs about and attitudes toward oneself. For Carl Rogers, the sense of oneself as both agent and object.
A perception factor that ties together how people feel about themselves with how well they will receive further experiences.
A person's perception of himself or herself; self-image. p. 121
represents the total beliefs about the self. It is the individual's integration of selfbody, mind and spirit.
The totality of our beliefs and feelings about ourselves.
what you think about yourself.
The composite of ideas, feelings, and attitudes people have about themselves. For some theorists, self-concept is synonymous with the self.
Perceptions, conceptions, and values one holds about oneself.
Self-concept or self-identity is the mental and conceptual understanding and persistent regard that sentient beings hold for their own existence. In other words, it is the sum total of a being's knowledge and understanding of his or her self. The self-concept is different from self-consciousness, which is an awareness or preoccupation with one's self.
