Unit-2 Self-Management Skills
Chapter-2 Building Self-confidence
Solved Exercise
1. Which cultural factor influences self-confidence negatively?
a. positive outlook b. Gender stereotyping c. Socializing d. None
Answer: Gender stereotyping
2. Raman thinks he is too fat to go to social gatherings. Which of these is likely to be true about him?
a. he is of a reserved nature b. he does not like socializing c. he has a low self-confidence d. none of these
Answer: He has a low self-confidence
3. Which of these is not important in building self-confidence?
a. knowledge b. social status c. body image d. all of these are important
Answer: All of these are important
4. Which of these factors promotes the development of self-confidence?
a. negative self-imaging b. staying clean and dressing well c. arrogance d. impulsiveness
Answer: Staying clean and dressing well
5. Which of these can be damaging for your self-confidence?
a. focusing too much on your shortcomings b. doing regular self-evaluation c. acting on your strengths d. indulging in social activities.
Answer: Focusing too much on your shortcomings
B. Short Answer Questions.
1. What is self-confidence?
1. What is self-confidence?
Answer: Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in your abilities to perform a particular task. Every person has some strengths and some weaknesses. People having self-confidence not only have faith in their strengths but also have conviction that they can deal with their weaknesses and overcome them.
2. Write some cultural factors that influence the build up of self-confidence among individuals.
Answer: Culture refers to the shared values, beliefs and norms of a specific group of people.
Answer: Culture refers to the shared values, beliefs and norms of a specific group of people.
a. Cultural Norms: If our culture is conservative and binds us down with too many restrictions, we will most likely have lower degrees of self-confidence.
b. Gender stereotypes: At times certain cultures discriminate against the girls and considers them as inferior to male children.
3. What are some social factors that build one's confidence?
Answer: There are many factors that affect our self-confidence. These are:
Answer: There are many factors that affect our self-confidence. These are:
a. Upbringing: If a child is raised in a loving, caring environment and supporting environment, he/she will have a greater degree of self-confidence. A child who is raised in a hostile environment has to remain positive to face the challenges of life.
b. Societal influences: Behaviour of the people around us and their expectations from us also influence the development of our self-confidence.
c. Media: In the contemporary world the media-advertisements, television, social media, etc. -also play a major role in our development.
4. How do beliefs held by a person influence his/her self-confidence?
Answer: Exposure to irrational beliefs affects development of self-confidence negatively. On the other hand rational beliefs promote self-confidence. Rational beliefs like belief in an omnipotent being who is always there to help you, even in times of your direst need, gives you confidence.
Answer: Exposure to irrational beliefs affects development of self-confidence negatively. On the other hand rational beliefs promote self-confidence. Rational beliefs like belief in an omnipotent being who is always there to help you, even in times of your direst need, gives you confidence.
5. What role does gender stereotyping play in the development of self-confidence?
Answer: b. Gender stereotypes: At times certain cultures discriminate against the girls and considers them as inferior to male children. Girls from such cultures will surely have lower levels of self-esteem and self-confidence than girls coming from a non-discriminatory culture.
Answer: b. Gender stereotypes: At times certain cultures discriminate against the girls and considers them as inferior to male children. Girls from such cultures will surely have lower levels of self-esteem and self-confidence than girls coming from a non-discriminatory culture.
6. What is the importance of finding your unique qualities and using them to develop your confidence?
Answer: Every individual is a unique being. Everyone has some unique qualities. Identify your unique qualities and focus on developing them. You will feel a lot more confident about yourself.
7. How can you overcome set-backs with self-confidence?
Answer: If you have faced difficult situations positively and with confidence, you may find it rewarding to share your experiences with others.
8. Can you build your own confidence or do you need someone else to do it for you?
Answer: Yes, I can build my confidence with positive thinking. I have trust on my abilities to perform a particular task. I have conviction that I can overcome my weaknesses.
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