The Self and Perception Discussion

In this assignment, you will demonstrate what you learned in chapters 1 and 2

1. Self Concept: Your image of who you are… strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and limitations.
2. Perceived Self: How you see “you.”
3. Presenting Self: How you present yourself to others.

Your SELF CONCEPT develops in many ways:

• Looking-glass self: you gain information based on how people (significant others) behave/react toward you.
• Social comparisons: compare yourself to peers, older siblings, etc.
• Cultural teachings: parents, extended family, religious leaders…
  • You will speak about your PERCEIVED and PRESENTING selves.

PRESENTING SELF

• Interview friends, family and coworkers to find out how you present yourself to them.
• Ask them for words that describe you with examples of why they think this word describes you.

300 words