Flashcards on Principles of Self-Development and Success
Principles of Self-Development and Success: A Student Guide
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Self-image and Self-confidence
8 cards
Card 1
Question: Who wrote the book Psycho-Cybernetics and what did he study when forming his self-image theory?
Answer: A plastic surgeon (Maxwell Maltz) noticed psychological changes after plastic surgeries and began to research the external image and internal self-ima
Card 2
Question: What does the author mean by 'self-image'?
Answer: The picture we have in our minds of ourselves, which influences our behavior and perception of our own abilities.
Card 3
Question: How can a poor self-image manifest in a person's behavior?
Answer: People withdraw, avoid eye contact, are passive, and don't take risks on significant activities because they don't believe they are capable.
Card 4
Question: What environmental influences can damage one's self-image?
Answer: School and its emphasis on failures (e.g., low grades), labeling intelligence (IQ test), or taunts like 'you're just like your father' or 'you'll neve
Card 5
Question: What does the text claim about the possibility of changing IQ and self-image?
Answer: IQ can be changed by altering one's self-image; a person's limitations are not fixed, and self-image can be improved.
Card 6
Question: What simple method does the author suggest for improving self-image?
Answer: Relax the body, and visualize yourself as you wish to be — see a concrete image of your future life or desired qualities.
Card 7
Question: Why is visualization considered useful in shaping self-image?
Answer: Visualization creates a clear mental image of oneself, much like an artist first dreams of an image and then creates it; it helps to form desired beha
Card 8
Question: What attitude should we adopt towards children to foster a positive self-image?
Answer: Encourage them, give them praise and support (a supportive 'applause') instead of criticism and 'kicking them down.'