Each of us has power to decide on our actions. We should focus on present rather than past. Motivated to become the best we can be to fulfil our potential
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Self-concept
A person's view of their actual self (what they think they are like)
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Ideal self
The person an individual would like to be
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Self-esteem
Gap between self-concept and ideal self. A measure of how much we value ourselves
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Unconditional Positive Regard
Showing an individual love without expecting anything in return. Raises a peron's self-esteem
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Self-actualisation
Idea that each of us has an inborn drive to fulfil our otential. Not everyone reaches this stage
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Criticism
Ignores genetic evidence - 20 to 60 percent of a person's intellectual, emotional and social development comes from genetic factors
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Criticism
Not very scientific - ideas are difficult to test and measure if we cannot observe them. Also alot of evidence came from Roger's own research which was not very representative
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Criticism
Focues too much on the individual - trying to measure something when they just said that no one can be measured or predicted
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Trait Theory
Personality has a genetic basis and a biological explanation. Shaped by our nervous system
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Extraversion
Outgoing & sociable
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Introversion
Quiet & reserved
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Neuroticism
Anxious & moody
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Stability
Emotionally stable
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Self-concept
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A person's view of their actual self (what they think they are like)
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