Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Self

Nafisa feels that she is liked by her peers in class. This reflects that she ______.

The ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes is also called ____________.

Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating burgers for a month. This is an example of ______.

Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).

Assertion (A): A strong sense of self-efficacy allows people to select, influence and construct the circumstances of their own life.

Reason (R): People’s expectations of mastery or achievement and their convictions about their own effectiveness determine the types of behaviors they engage in.

Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).

Assertion (A): Self-concept is the way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes.

Reason (R): Parents who make decisions for their children when they do not need assistance often suffer from low self-esteem.

What is meant by delay of gratification? Why is it considered important for adult development?