Personal Development Lesson 1
Personal Development Lesson 1
Genital 12th year Sex role identity formation Called puberty stage, this is
the period of adolescence.
Sexual interest is awakened.
Questions
STAGE 2: 2 to 3 years
Autonomy vs. Can I already do things Support; patience Develops self –
on my own? confidence; sense of
Shame and security
Doubt Should I depend on Lack of Feels inadequate;
others? confidence/support; becomes dependent
overprotection
STAGE 3: 3 TO 5 YEARS
Can I be Opportunity; Develops sense of
Initiative vs. independent? Encouragement purpose
Guilt Am I good? Am I Lack of opportunity; Feels guilty
bad? negative feelings
STAGE 4: 6 to 11 years
Do I have the skills to Good Becomes
adjust? Education/training; industrious;
Industry vs good models develops self –
confidence
Inferiority
Am I already Lack of Develops sense of
competent? training/direction/su inferiority
Am I worthy or not? pport
STAGE 5: 12 to 18 years (Adolescence)
Who am I? Clear sex models; Develops identity
good sense of
Identity vs. stability; positive
feedback
Identity Diffusion
What are my beliefs? Confusing purpose; Identity crisis/role
Values? Feelings? vague expectations; confusion
unclear feedbacks
--Erik Erikson
Questions:
---Lawrence Kohlberg
Basic assumptions that are commonly
shared by behaviorists – Neil J. Salkind
1. Development is an effect of learning.
2. There are different types of learning that contribute to development.
3. There are differences in development due to individuals’ different set
of experiences.
4. Development occurs when existing behaviors are organized.
5. Biological factors set limits on what behaviors can be developed, but
the environment shapes the behaviors.
6. Development is not directly related to biologically determined stages.
The Period of adolescence: A general Perspective
Adolescence is a transitional period in human development from puberty to
adulthood.
It is marked by adjustment to physiological changes, search for identity,
progress in cognitive abilities, flight of independence and establishments of
meaningful ties with others.
This is a challenging phase with the crucial task of planning for the future.
It is important that an adolescent, aside from enjoying his/her youth, should
direct one’s energy in developing talents and skills that will expand the
repertoire of abilities needed to pursue dreams.
Most importantly, adolescence is that point in life when one has to start
learning to make commitments to some goals that will determine what he/she
will do later in life.
This is the best time to get ready.
How one gets to know oneself?
Understanding personality –
1. The first key to knowing oneself s having a clear grasp of
what personality is.
2. individual’s personality consists of the physical, mentl,
emotional, social and spiritual makeup.
3. It is important to look into habits that make one distinct
from other persons. ( traits and characteristics)
4. The change may be a result of one’s personal conviction,
circumstances and environment, influence of other people,
and many other factors.
Appreciating Values
1. Values pertain to the moral codes, norms of
conduct, and ethical principle a person adheres to.
2. Values guide the day – to – day life like integrity,
honesty, loyalty, industry excellence and
professionalism.
3. Examples – one’s choice of career and choice of
friends.
Knowing the body and physical attributes
1. One can feel sensations such as pain, pleasure,
warmth, and fatigue
2. A persons becomes aware of his/her breathing,
movements, abilities, balance and flexiblity because
of the body.
3. On the aspects of physical attributes, differences
may be de to genetics, age, lifestyles, ailments, or
personal enhancements.
4. Example – transition from childhood to adolescence.
Recognizing dreams and aspirations
1. Serves as a road map to a future.
2. They pave the way for a life worth living.
3. Person’s goals and ambitions in life.
4. Type of individual he/she desires to become
somebody.
5. Explore opportunities and paths that could lead
to goals.
Identifying likes and dislikes
1. What bring satisfaction and dissatisfaction to a person.
2. To pursue what is desired and avoid what is undesired.
3. Doing things that are disliked may only bring frustrations
4. Doing things that are liked may bring gratification.
5. Identifying one’s likes and dislikes enables a person to
define the personality and boost individual confidence
6. The ability to determine one’s likes and dislikes spells the
foundation in the pursuit of personal goals in life.
Embracing the past
1. Knowing and treasuring the past.
2. Instrumental in he formation of self – concept.
3. Experiences one encounters teach lessons in
life.
4. How a persons sees the past and draws
inspiration from it to continue on with his/her
life.
Understanding self – perception and other’s
perceptions
1. Knowledge of the self is a product of one’s own
perception, view of oneself in relation to other
people, others perceptions and how a person
truly is based on objective reality.
2. A clear understanding of this interaction is well
demonstrated by the Johari Window, a model
of self – awareness and interpersonal relation.
The Johari Window is a framework for understanding conscious and
unconscious bias that can help increase self-awareness and our understanding of
others. It is the creation of two psychologists, Joseph Luft and Harrington
Ingham, who named the model by combining their first names.
Consists of four window panes – is a mechanism
designed to help an individual grow through
learning more about oneself and others.
1. Open area – known to oneself and known to others.
Refers to the things that the public knows about oneself
Examples ..Age, Gender, Educational Attainment
2. Hidden area – known only to oneself and not known for others
It refers to one’s secrets in life
3. Blind Area – not known to the self but is known by others or the
“blind spot” of the person
Consists of the things that an individual may not necessarily be aware
or conscious of, but are seen, observed and felt by other people
Examples are mannerisms and expressions
4. Unknown area – not known to the person or others
Remains untapped and undiscovered until the time or right
opportunity comes such as an emergency and crisis situation that
calls for one to act instantaneously.
The way a person responds to the situation may bring about a
discovery of the self – making one realize a talent or skill otherwise
unknown to him or her.
According to Luft and Ingham, a person can use the
Johari Window to improve the self by widening the
open area and reducing the hidden and blind areas
Doing so will eventually lead to the reduction of the
unknown area as well as pave the way for one to
discover more about oneself in terms of attitude,
talents, capabilities and other skills
These can be made possible by modes of sharing,
establishing trust and asking for and giving
feedback with tact.
The Johari window help the individual analyze
the self better and move toward improving the
self through sharing, giving feedback, accepting
limitations and trusting other people.
The Johari window likewise enhances one’s
competence to interrelate wish people better
through trust, understanding and concern.
Both the interpersonal and intrapersonal
relations of the individual are enhanced,