Self-Concept and Perception Essay

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My self-concept is that I am a good friend and a good person. I try to set a good example for my friends and family on how a person should conduct oneself. I believe that civic duties are important and I believe that faith is also important, so I try to communicate both in my life. I also believe that it is important to be honest no matter what, even if it makes a person uncomfortable. Lies distort reality and lead to confusion and mistakes down the road. So it is better to be honest and forthright at all times. I also believe in dressing well and expressing my self-confidence in the manner in which I clothe myself. How we present ourselves publicly also reveals something about our self-concept (Baumeister, 1999; McLeod, 2008).



The role that self-concept plays in ethical communication is that I am able to be open and direct with people and to never mislead people my own thoughts or feelings. What I communicate to others is always meant to be the truth. If a choice must be made between pleasing someone and telling the truth, I tell the truth because I know that while the short-term impact may be unpleasant, the long-term impact will be positive.

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However, I always try to tell the truth in a way that can be taken as positive by the other person. In other words, even if I perceive that it is not what the other person wants to hear, I will try to frame it as positively as I can.



My self-concept is very positive. I have an upbeat image of myself and I do not project anything negative or depressing in my outward appearance and manner. I always try to reflect positive vibes and set a good mood in the environment I am in so that others can feel positive and supported as well. If I am around a negative person, I try extra hard to be positive and supportive because I feel that self-concepts can be contagious, so the more I am positive, the more I believe my positivity will rub off on others. I believe that I can ethically influence the self-concept of others this way: simply by being true to myself and making sure my own self-concept is always positive, I can lead by example and influence the self-concept of others….....

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References

Argyle, M. (2008). Social encounters: Contributions to social interaction. Aldine Transaction.

Baumeister, R. F. (1999). The self in social psychology. Philadelphia, PA: Psychology Press.

McLeod, S. A. (2008). Self Concept. Retrieved from https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-concept.html
 

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