Foundations worksheet

Self concept refers to awareness of their own characteristics, and of likenesses and differences between themselves and other children. We help promote this by having the children use names. We have them call each other by name as well as the teachers by their names. We also help by making up news stories with the children in them and use their names in them when telling them, we also

An individual’s opinion of who and what they helps them form and develop their own individuality. It is established through the individual’s behaviour and attitude. It relates to how they view themselves and is associated with their own self-image, body image and self-esteem. Murphy (as cited by Gross, 2001) stated the self is part of the individual which is understood and know to by the individual them self. A person’s physical appearance is the first thing that is seen when they are in contact with others. If the individual feels positive and confident within themselves then this will influence the development of a strong and healthy life. This can also influence how they experience life allowing them to develop in a positive, healthy way and enabling them to build up strong relationships with others. Self concept can be based upon one’s own expectations and goals which they hold

As previously mentioned, environmental factors, such as exposure to taratogens, can affect the development of the unborn child. Broderick and Blewitt (2105) define a teratogen as “substances or agents that can cross the placental barrier and produce fetal deformities when taken or absorbed by the mother during pregnancy” (p.619). These substances include drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, pollution, stress hormones, poor nutrition, and diseases, such as AIDS. Consumption of drugs and/or alcohol can lead to low birth weight, as well as, physical, cognitive, and behavioral abnormalities. Furthermore, more recent studies are showing that exposure to pollutants can affect an individual’s development. For example, a study of the

Strengthening of the self-concept could be brought on by using processes such as the five core aspects of self-awareness:

The class discussion and textbook reading highlight some very important topics, such as the many types of teratogens and how it could really impact the child. We also discussed how the temperament and how there are three type of infants that the child could possibly fall into. The attachment of the child towards its caregiver and theory of moral development was also part of the growing of the child and how they act towards their surrounding.

A teratogen is defined as “A drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects” (Teratogen). In this essay I will be introducing the harms of teratogens and elaborating on a few of them. Although teratogens is a very general term and envelopes a lot, I will be discussing three specific types of teratogens that are very harmful for the fetus. The three main topics of this essay will be: Drugs, Alcohol, and Infectious diseases. Hopefully, this essay will expose the harmful consequences of the use of teratogens.

Humans are created to socially interact with other beings, and without even realizing it, they analyze others. While humans analyze their external environment, they often turn it around and examine themselves. This can be impacted by objects in the external world and the individual may become self-aware. Self-awareness involves analyzing one’s internal beliefs and values, and deciding if the behavior demonstrates these values. Analyzing one’s self cane have a positive or negative impact on the individual; either the person will be satisfied or dissatisfied with how their values and behavior align. If they are satisfied, this can influence the individual to think pleasantly of themselves and have a high self-esteem. If they are dissatisfied with what they see, it can influence or motivate them to change something about themselves. This research paper will highlight the importance of the self-awareness theory and how it can be used to have a positive influence on humans.

Prenatal development is the process in which a human embryo or fetus gestates during pregnancy, from fertilization until birth (Prenatal Development). Most cases of unhealthy development can be avoided, however there are some genetic and environmental factors that cannot. Some genetic factors that affect the development of the fetus are Phenylketonuria, Sickle-cell Anemia, Tay-Sachs Disease, and Down Syndrome (Feldman 402). Some environmental teratogens that affect the development of the fetus are disease, toxic substances, the mothers age and well-being (Feldman 403). Teratogens are environmental agents such as drugs, chemicals, viruses, or other factors that produce a birth defect (Feldman 403).

The word teratogen (“teras” meaning malformation or monstrosity) refers to any environmental factor, agent or an influence that causes physical defects in the developing embryo, impairs prenatal development and leads to birth defects or even death. Drugs, chemicals, stressors, viruses and malnutrition might possess the capability to cause damage during the prenatal period. The damage depends on a complex interplay of many factors (Table 1).

Self-concept refers to how individuals think about, evaluate or perceive themselves. Johan demonstrates poor self-concept specifically when facing perceived vague, novel and difficult tasks. For example, his parents noted that he continues to ride his bicycle with the training wheels, because he is concerned about falling off his bike. He is also afraid of getting into the pool and swimming and is not willing to learn how to swim. He is reported to be hesitant to start a new extracurricular activity. As an instance his mother reported that Johan agrees to play baseball; however, when he is taken to start the class, he refuses to participate. Furthermore, he is overly dependent on his mother for his daily activities. For example, he sleeps

Self-concept is the fabulous picture of how you look yourself and also the way in which you have characteristics describing your type of personality. For example, my self-concepts are loyal, happy, hard worker, shy, and much more either positives or negatives. My self-concept of interact when I do not know the people around me just I will be quiet, (like no start conversation) but if someone tries to make conversation with me, I will start a conversation too. Barely, interact with people even if I would like to make conversation and it is hurt because most of the time I would like to make conversation but just I keep quiet.

Further concepts of self, awareness and self-schemas could be effectively used for self-development. It is said that what we think of ourselves, is what we make out of ourselves. Hence self-schema could lead to actions resulting in a state which we want ourselves to be. Generally if we create and idea of self and interact with others in the society, it gives an impression to the society about the way we think and the way we receive things from the society. Great leaders have a dream and confidence in them which is reflected in their actions and the interaction with the society. Hence it is important to be self-aware and understand self very clearly. Further self-concept refers to the act of holding ourselves when we

The first developmental theory in Personal Development is the sense of self. This involves children drawing conclusions of who they are as a person, their perceptions, beliefs, judgements and feelings (Ormrod p. 60). Sense of self can be broken down into two different aspects, self-concept and self-esteem. Self-concept is how someone assess themselves through their own character, strengths and weaknesses. Self-esteem, on the other hand, are the judgements and feelings about

After reading “Shaped by Life in the Womb” by Begley (1999), I found it very interesting how the weight of a newborn child could influence their chances of developing a disease later in their life. For example, a man who weighed less than 5.5 pounds at birth has a 50% higher chance of dying from heart disease than a man who weighed more (Begley, 1999, p. 53). The way mothers live can tremendously impact their baby no matter how big or little. This article relates to topics presented in the text readings because the text explains how teratogens can affect the baby in the womb. Pages 56-57 in Begley’s (1999) article, provide some teratogens that were mentioned in the book as well. We all know how smoking, alcohol, and drugs are popular teratogens,

The only person that can feel self-concept if yourself. It is what you are thinking of yourself at any given time. You could feel that you are a happy, joyful person, while someone else sees you as a depressed and sad being. The was