Flashcards on Self-Development and Success Principles
Self-Development and Success Principles: 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 the self-image theory?
Answer: A plastic surgeon (Maxwell Maltz) observed psychological changes after plastic surgeries and began to research the external image and internal self-im
Card 2
Question: What does the author mean by the term 'self-image'?
Answer: The mental picture we have 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 in significant activities because they don't believe they are capable.
Card 4
Question: What environmental influences can damage one's self-image?
Answer: School, with its emphasis on failures (e.g., low grades), labeling intelligence (IQ tests), or taunts like 'you're just like your father' or 'you'll n
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 forming a self-image?
Answer: Visualization creates a clear mental image of oneself, much like an artist first dreams of a painting and then creates it; it helps shape desired beha
Card 8
Question: What attitude should we adopt towards children to foster a positive self-image?
Answer: Encourage them, offer praise and support (a 'cheering applause') instead of criticism and 'kicking them down'.