Theories
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Kendria is a freelance writer who spends long hours working at home on tight deadlines. She often skips meals and sleeps only a few hours each night. Despite having an exciting project, she starts to feel dizzy, weak , and uable to focus.
Physilogical
Jack is passed over for a promotion. He immediately assumes that he will never advance in his career and so he stops volunteering for new projects. Even when new opportunities arise, he believes it's pointless
Pessimism
During a group discussion Mel, a team member notices that he is becoming defensive whenever a certain team member critiques his idea. He pauses and recognizes that his actions are coming from feeling undervalued
Self-awareness
The transmittal process of sending and receiving messages
Mary is getting really nervous about a monologue she is performing in a week. To prepare, she writes down exactly what she will say, step by step and even rehearse it in front of a mirror. During practice she follows her script and it helps to keep her calm, organized and confident while speaking
Self-Script
Brandon a young artist, has always been surrounded by a supportive group of family and friends who enjoy his company. Recently, Brandon won an art contest at a local gallery. Despite having been supported by friends and family all his life, winning the art contest is the first time Brandon genuinely feels confident in his abilities and proud of his achievement.
Self-Esteem
Mercedes just received a lower than expected grade on a midterm. Instead of feeling defeated, she focused on what she could do to improve for the next exam. She made a study plan, got help from a tutor and believed that with effort, she could still achieve the desired grade
Optimism
Poppi is about to give a presentation and starts telling herself, "I can handle this, I can do this , I've practiced enough". As she walks to the front of the room she repeats this to herself
Self-Talk
Barbara typed these words in the cell phone box and sent this to her husband,
Bring chocolate milk home after work
Message
Janet is told by her coworkers that she is "slow to learn" during her first week of work. She later begins to doubt herself and her abilities and hesitates to ask questions or take initiative. Over time, her work output suffers, confirming her coworkers original expectation-- even though she was fully capable of performing well
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Omar has financial security, respect in the community and a loving family but he still is not quite satisfied. After years of debating in the courtroom, he decides to step back and write a novel that he dreamed about since childhood. His choice wasn't about money or recognition- it's about exploring his potential
Self-Actualization
Jamie got a 50 % on an Algebra test and he thought, "I'm just not good at math. No matter what I do I'll never get a good grade in this class. Avoiding getting any extra help, Jamie's mind is set in stone about his abilities to get better in the class
Fixed Mindset
Mikayla is a senior and she has just been assigned a challenging science project. She has never done one like this one before but she believes that if she can break it into steps she can stick with it and if she plans carefully she can be successful
Efficacy
The cheer person initiated the group message
Sender
Nery is in his first year at Arkansas State University and he often feels nervous before he participates in group discussions. Before each class Nery quietly rehearses what he might say and the points he wants to make. When it's actually his turn in class he mentally states these things which help him stay calm under pressure.
Self-Script
Ximena has hundreds of social media followers and gets constant likes and attention. At school, people know who they are. Despite this, Ximena feels persistent emptiness and disconnect at the end of the day
Love and Belonging
Annalisa failed her anatomy test. She made a 35% but she thought to herself, "I didn't do well this time but if I practice more and ask questions, I can improve and grow and develop my abilities
Growth mindset
Jayden decides he wants to run a 5k race by the end of the semester. He creates a training plan, gradually increasing his running distance each week. Even when classes get busy he sticks to the schedule and tracks his progress toward crossing the finish line
Goal
The likes and comments Annette received on instagram when she posted her photo
Feedback
Layla is a well established physician, has financial stability, a loving family, and respect from colleagues. Yet, she feels a quiet restlessness and curiosity about the world. On weekends, she travels to remote villages to document local art and music traditions, not for recognition or money, but to deepen their understanding and stretch her personal growth.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (self-actualization)
Joselyn has been working at minimum wage pay in a restaurant for a year now and she has not been able to pay all of her bills because her bills outweigh her paycheck. Today she finally got a big break and got hired with a company that she will make twice more in wages than her current job
Safety and security
Self-deprecation
Amber is a recent graduate and just received her license as a Nurse Practitioner. Despite being qualified and having performed well in training, she constantly worries that she doesn't belong and fears that colleagues will "find out" that she isn't as capable as everyone thinks. She attributes her success more to "luck" than her own abilities
Imposter Syndrome
When Mrs. Rosseau spoke to Freshman students on the first week of school the students were the
Receivers