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1. What is meant by "self concept"?

2. Howwould you describe your self-concept?

3. Think back to your childhoodor evenmore recently.Describe an adult or role model thatcontributed to your positive feelings about yourself?Explain.

4. Think back once again.Is there an adult or role model that contributed to yournegative view of yourself?Explain.

5.. Define self-fulfilling prophecy.

6.Describe a time whenyour behavior could possibly have beenaself-fulfilling prophecy.

7. Can you think of ways in whichyour manner ofcommunicationwith othersreflectsyour own self-concept?

8.Howmightthe knowledge of self-fulfilling prophecy be used by a parent, supervisor, or teacher?

9. Some experts warn that it is important to think carefully about the praise we give children.For example, we are urged to always make certain our compliments are sincere.Others warn about the type of praise we give.For example, if my child brings home a perfect score on a test, I might say, "You are SO smart."Butwhat happens if my childdoesn'tmake a perfect score on the next test.Does that make her dumb?Some experts go even further and warn that overpraising children may lead to inflated self-esteem or even narcissism.Do you agree or disagree, and why?