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Self Awareness

Self Awareness (Self-Awareness) refers to a self-conscious state in which Attention focuses on oneself. Self Awareness makes people more sensitive to their own attitudes and dispositions.

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Self Construals

Self Construals refer to the ways of thinking about yourself and what bring you happiness:

1) Independent self-construal when a person see oneself as unique, stable, and has the ability

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Self Control Theory

Deutsch: Theorie der Selbstkontrolle / Español: Teoría del autocontrol / Português: Teoria do autocontrole / Français: Théorie du contrôle de soi / Italiano: Teoria del autocontrollo

Self-Control Theory, in the context of psychology, refers to a framework that examines how individuals regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals, often in the face of short-term temptations or impulses. This theory is pivotal in understanding various aspects of human behavior, including decision-making, discipline, and willpower. It is closely related to the concept of self-regulation and is considered a crucial element in the study of personality psychology, behavioral psychology, and social psychology.

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Self determination

In the psychology context, self-determination refers to the concept of individuals having the ability and freedom to make choices and control their own lives. Rooted in humanistic psychology, and prominently featured in Self-Determination Theory (SDT) by psychologists Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan, self-determination emphasizes the role of motivation in human behavior and development. SDT suggests that people are motivated to grow and change by three innate and universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

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Self-acceptance

Deutsch: Selbstakzeptanz / Español: Autoaceptación / Português: Autoaceitação / Français: Acceptation de soi / Italiano: Accettazione di sé

Self-acceptance in psychology is the acknowledgment and embracing of all aspects of oneself, including strengths and weaknesses, positive and negative traits, without undue self-criticism or the need for validation from others. It is a fundamental component of self-esteem and well-being, representing a state where an individual fully accepts who they are at any given moment, leading to greater emotional resilience and mental health.

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Self-Actualization

Self-Actualization refers to the process of reaching one's personal goals. According to Maslow, includes self- expression, creatively, connectedness, meaning, purpose, and direction in life.

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Self-actualizing

self -actualizing refers to the process emphasized in Humanistic psychology in which people strive to achieve their highest potential against difficult life experiences.

Self-Assurance

Deutsch: Selbstsicherheit / Español: Autoconfianza / Português: Autoconfiança / Français: Assurance en soi / Italiano: Fiducia in se stessi

Self-assurance in the psychology context refers to a person's confidence in their abilities, decisions, and judgment, often rooted in a strong sense of self-belief and emotional stability. It reflects an individual’s capacity to navigate challenges and uncertainties without excessive doubt or reliance on external validation.

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