Mastering Self-Talk, Crisis Response & Social Interaction

Self-Talk Techniques for Development

Self-talk influences motor responses, physiological states, and cognitive development. It consists of internal instructions individuals give themselves to direct their actions. For example: “I will get to work.”

Objective

To teach effective self-talk strategies that enable rapid action by modifying the internal verbalizations used when facing challenging situations.

Applications of Self-Talk

  • Control inappropriate behavior
  • Manage anxiety
  • Control aggression
  • Ignore insults
  • Handle
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Communication Principles, Self-Concept, and Perception

Communication Fundamentals

Why Study Communication?

Studying communication is important for several reasons:

  • To improve the way you see yourself.
  • To enhance how others perceive you.
  • To increase your understanding of human relationships.
  • To learn essential life skills.
  • To help you exercise your right to freedom of speech.
  • To succeed professionally.

Communication Components

The core components of communication include:

  • People
  • Message
  • Channel
  • Feedback
  • Code
  • Encoding & Decoding
  • Noise

Linear Communication Model

The

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Freud’s Psychoanalysis: ID, Ego, Superego & Personality

Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Sigmund Freud advocated that as individuals mature, their minds become increasingly complex.

The Structure of the Psyche: ID, Ego, Superego

One part of the psyche, the ID, serves as a reservoir for strong impulses and desires. Another part, the Ego, becomes the center of conscious planning, finding ways to give vent to these impulses. A third part, the Superego, channels instinctive impulses towards socially approved outlets to avoid the suffering caused

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Understanding Psychoanalysis: Key Concepts and Stages

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis emerged in the 19th century within higher social classes. Following the Industrial Revolution, fashionable resorts and sanatoria became popular destinations for rest and recuperation. This context fostered the development of this particular branch of medicine.

Some elements are innate, while others are learned; together, they form our psyche. Therefore, our subjectivity and our psyche are resultant. According to Freud, the innate elements are called instincts, which he

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Mental Health Conditions, Addiction, and Disease Diagnosis

Common Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by intense fear or anxiety.

Depression

The most common mental illness. Symptoms include excessive sadness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities.

Eating Disorders

Often beginning in adolescence or young adulthood, these are a significant concern, especially for women. Examples include anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Characterized by difficulties in controlling

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Enhancing Performance: Training, Assessment, and Common Pitfalls

Key Elements of Performance Management

Basics: A Tiered Approach

  • Training: Focuses on the operational level
  • Training: Focuses on the tactical level
  • Development: Focuses on the strategic level

Core Concepts

  • Sense
  • Concepts

Performance Evaluation

  • Concepts
  • Objectives
  • Person-Made Fitness Scheme

Common Problems in Performance Assessment

Steps for Effective Evaluation

Traditional Evaluation vs. 360° Feedback

  • Concept of 360° Feedback
  • HR Role in Performance Evaluation

Also Know This Performance Assessment:

  1. Halo Effect:
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