The document details an assignment focused on self-concept, requiring students to reflect on their identities through a 'self-concept box' that includes a chosen container and five representative items. It emphasizes the importance of self-concept comprised of beliefs about one's behavior and abilities, with various forms of intelligence highlighted. Students must explain their choices and share insights about themselves, with specific instructions for submission and grading criteria outlined.

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"The IT Department at Hamelin Hospital." Carefully read the
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assignment will be submitted to the Written Assignments
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Running head: THE SELF CONCEPT BOX 1
THE SELF CONCEPT BOX 2
The self-concept box
Students Name
Course title
Date

2. Self-concept is the set of beliefs that one has about one's
behavior, ability, and unique characteristics. It answers the
question, "Who am I?” This is a mental picture that a person has
about oneself. Self-concept can be adjusted when an individual
is young and trying to identify oneself. These perceptions
become clearer as one matures as one can learn from their
experiences and that of others( Elliott, 2013). One can
understand what is expected of them and what is important to
them.
People contain different sets of values and personalities that
differentiate them from other individuals. Self-concept is
defined by relations with others such as friends, siblings,
spouses, and parents. There are three parts of self-concept: self-
image, self-esteem, and ideal self. Self-image refers to the view
a person has of oneself. This is a mixture of attributes such as
physical appearance, personality, and social roles.Self-esteem is
how people value themselves. This can be broken down further
as how a person compares oneself with others and how others
respond to oneself. When people respond positively to a
person’s behavior then they are most likely to develop positive
self-esteem. The ideal self is how people would like to be. In
most cases what people see of themselves and how they would
like to be seen doesn’t match.
In this essay, I describe myself as an intelligent person. This is
the box that reflects my personality. Intelligence is the potential
that one has to acquire knowledge and skills, thereafter
applying them in the day to day life experiences. There are
three categories of intelligence (Visser, et al., 2006). Practical
intelligence is one, it refers to how one can react to stimuli in
the environment by either changing it to suit one's needs or to
find a way of adapting to it. This is the ability to survive and to
thrive in the real world that is filled with competition and
uncertainties. It implies the ability that one has to be

3. outstanding when dealing with day to day tasks and challenges.
This is simply a way that one relates to the world around them.
Creative intelligence is how one approaches new information,
tasks, or challenges. It tastes a person’s ability to apply
acquired knowledge to solve new problems. A person should be
able to tackle the same problem differently when it is presented
again. A person should be able to come up with a new way that
is better and more efficient than the one that was used before.
This is the measure of how a person can be able to think outside
the comfort zone to come up with new solutions.
Analytical intelligence defines a person’s ability to analyze and
evaluate ideas. It also defines an individuals’ ability to solve
emerging problems with the easiest of ease and come up with
decisions. One has to be intelligent and possess skills that
would enable one to comfortably analyses a situation
considering all aspects involved.
The intelligence container is suitable for this discussion because
personally when it comes to the attributes of problem-solving, I
possess the knowledge and skills to be able to solve them and in
the most effective manner. Creativity is key in the box because
there are endless possibilities for a problem. People tend to fear
taking up some of the measures that could be the solution.
Learning from previous mistakes and achievements is a way of
increasing intelligence as one knows how to tackle a problem
the next time it is encountered.
Several tangible factors can be used to represent a person.
People are easily judged by their physical appearance and
personal grooming. Clothing is an important factor that is used
when describing a person. There are several clothing types that
people wear to work and other places that they visit. These
clothes should be used appropriately and following the task to
be performed. One should under no circumstance go to work
dressed casually or go on vacation dressed officially.
People have different opinions regarding books. It is the oldest
and most accurate source of knowledge. Intelligence is earned
and the majority of the time is through reading. We learn the

4. history of various people and how they tacked problems during
their time. We learn to speak appropriately from the books
considering every occasion that we are in. Books represent hard
work and determination in a person because it is by considering
those factors that one can comprehend a book and enjoy reading
it.
The internet is a new phase of technological advancement. It is
a source of information and entertainment. However, one has to
possess a device that is equipped with connectivity to be able to
access it. The laptop is, in my opinion, the best device to be
used when accessing the internet. This is because it is portable
hence one can go to places with ease while carrying the device.
It has a better screen in terms of size and quality of visual and
cam perform tasks better and faster than a regular smartphone.
These days people can work while at home thanks to the
internet. Tasks are not only performed easier and faster but one
can be able to multitask while using the computer.
The environment in which one lives in describes a person's
personality. Some people cannot stand being in a dirty or untidy
environment. This is in most cases shows a person’s neatness. It
is often reflected from the residential place to the workplace
and the person’s physical appearance.
The bedroom is most cases is where people start and finish
their days. I prefer being in a clean room with all the
components being kept tidy and stored where they are meant to
be kept. Peace of mind is attained by being in a tidy room and
one can focus on performing other tasks. This has a positive
effect on the creativity level of a person.
SUMMARY
A self-concept box is a box that describes the perceived self of
a person by people. It is a mystery because it is hard to tell
what people think. It is however worrying not to know people's
thoughts. Self-concept is the perception that an individual has
about oneself. These include behavior, abilities, and

5. characteristics.Self-concept is best-natured as one is younger to
avoid future problems such as low self-esteem (Elliot, 2013).
Intelligence is an example of self-concept. A person can believe
that they are intelligent by the way they act and tackle
problems. A person is also said to be intelligent by the way they
take analysis situations and problems before they can come up
with the best solution. A person is also said to be intelligent
based on their level of creativity. This is the ability of a person
to tackle the same problem but differently the next time it is
encountered. This should be done in a much more efficient way.
Several tangible objects can be used to describe a person. These
include the normal stuff that is around an individual’s
environment and things that an individual can relate to. These
may include cars, books, room, clothing, and other personal
items that a person is attached to. These items describe a
person’s attitude, idea, and belief.
A person’s attitude is what drives them into performing a task
and activities. Anindividual needs to have the right attitude
because it is then that the will get to perform an activity putting
in all the effort and determination. Tangible objects that a
person identifies with giving people a general idea of the
individual that one is. It also shows the type of beliefs that of a
person.
References
Elliott, A. (2013). Concepts of the Self: (3rd edition).
Cambridge, UK: Polity publishers.
Visser, B. A., Ashton, M. C., & Vernon, P. A. (2006). g and the
measurement of Multiple Intelligences: A response to Gardner.
Intelligence, 34(5), 507–510.
THE SELF Concept box Assignment
THE SELF CONCEPT

6. COM 1090
The Self-Concept is a stable collection of beliefs about oneself.
Generally, one’s self-concept embodies the answer to "Who am
I? It includes the past, present, and future selves, where future
selves represent individuals' ideas of what they might become,
what they would like to become, or what they are afraid of
becoming.
Self-concept is distinguishable from self-awareness, which
refers to the extent to which self-knowledge is defined,
consistent, and currently applicable to
one's attitudes and dispositions.
Self-Concept also differs from Self-Esteem.
Self-concept is a cognitive or descriptive component of one's
self (e.g. "I am a fast runner"), while Self-Esteem is evaluative
and opinionated (e.g. "I feel good about being a fast runner").
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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The Self Concept Box
Face-Face, Hybrid, and Fully Online Classes
INTRODUCTION
The Self Concept Box is an activity that we use to create
opportunities for students to explore, understand, share
information about how they see themselves. In the process,
students generally learn a lot about themselves while having
fun.

7. INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the instructions carefully, paying attention to the
format of YOUR CLASS.
ASSIGNMENT: EVERYONE WILL DO THIS PART
This assignment is titled: The Self Concept Box: How do I see
myself?
Self-Concept Box Activity
1. Select a container or box that reflects your personality.
a. You WILL explain your box/container of choice
b. You WILL explain why you chose that box/container
2. Select 5 tangible items that you would want to use to
represent you. These tangible items should be used to represent
one of the following concepts:
a. An attitude
b. An idea
c. A belief
You are NOT be required to:
a. Find more than 5
b. Find anything that is outside of your common (daily)
environments.
You may use ONE photograph only
a. You may NOT use your cell phones or other electronic
devices
You WILL:
b. explain in detail the relationship between the item and your
identified personality or characteristic trait(s).
c. explain how you feel about these traits and if/how you plan to
improve on them or change them.
HOW DO I SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT?

8. 1. Hybrid and Face-Face classes:
a. This assignment is an oral presentation for you
2. Fully Online classes:
a. You will submit your summaries on Blackboard.
ORAL PRESENTATION:
Hybrid classes: Presented at 2nd Face-Face meeting
Face-Face Students: Presented in class based on schedule
SUMMARY:
FULLY ONLINE CLASSES ONLY
You will complete the above exercise and then answer these
questions:
a. What 5 items would you include in your box?
a) Why? Explain each item.
b) How did you go about selecting the items?
c) What have you learned about yourself in the process?
d) How did you feel about doing the assignment?
e) If you could include more than 5 items what else would you
include? Why?
GRADING
1. Hybrid Only: Oral Presentation: You will be graded just as
you would for any other public speaking activity. Evaluation
form will be provided.
2. Fully online Class will be graded using the Personal
Narrative Rubric. See Below
3. Summary:
Summaries are graded for grammar, spelling, and expression of
ideas. If an idea is in your head you must be able to get it from
your head onto the paper. See Rubric in Syllabus.
DEFINITIONS
For this assignment here are some definitions that you may find

9. helpful:
1. “Box” means: anything that can hold things in it ----a
container! (Please DO NOT overthink this!). You may use any
container you like, EXCEPT the following:
a. your book bag
b. a plastic shopping bag
2. Connect means: how you see yourselves through these items
and the meaning that these items have for you.
3. Items mean: Anything in your personal domain that you find
connection to, and that you would want to use to explain how
you see yourselves. You may use any item you like, but
EXCEPT the following:
a. Cell Phones, Ipads or any other electronic devices
b. Pictures can be used but ONLY ONE picture is allowed.
NOTES/REMINDERS
The self-concept box is a reflection of your personality trait or
characteristics. You DO NOT need to ask anyone about this.
You are the person identifying YOUR traits and characteristics.
1. READ everything and understand everything here before
emailing me to say you do not understand.
2. When you email me, please have very specific questions to
ask, instead of saying “I don’t
understand the assignment.”
3. Assignments must be typed
4. Summaries will be submitted in class before your
presentations.
QUALITY OF WORK
This class has a very high standard when it comes to quality of
work that students produce. If you do C-Quality work please
DO NOT EXPECT to get A-Quality grade.
In order to do well in this class, all your written work require

10. the following:
a) Writing that indicates college-level understanding and
reproduction
b) In addition, all your work must satisfy the following criteria:
a. Work must be detailed
Detailed means that all your work must have supporting
evidence
1. Just barely answering a question with no supporting evidence
will get you, at best, a grade of D for this assignment.
a. LET ME REPEAT THIS: SIMPLY ANSWERING A
QUESTION WITH NO FUTHER THOUGHT BEHIND IT,
WILL NOT NET YOU A GOOD GRADE.
b. Work must be Research-based.
i. Your ideas are fantastic but academic work must be grounded
in Research.
1. Use the internet to find the Research to support your work.
c. Work must include examples
i. Examples demonstrate understanding and application.
1. Simply stating a fact and not providing an example will not
get you a good grade.
2. Once you can use the language of the discipline and
accurately apply the information to situations/scenarios, then
that demonstrates understand of the material.
ASSUME THAT EVERY QUESTION THAT YOU ARE
ASKED, REQUIRES SOME RESEARCH. This is true for work
that you are writing about personal experiences as well.
a. EXAMPLE
Question: Discuss a conflict issue that you are having with
someone close to you.
Good Answer:
a. A good answer includes a definition of the word conflict.
b. A good answer includes research about what is written about
how people who are close to us behave

11. c. A good answer then, narrows down the above to your specific
issue.
d. This way, you will demonstrate a complete understanding of
the concept.

12. SELF CONCEPT GRADING RUBRIC
GRADE
Y
N
A
(8-10)
B
(5-7)
C – D
(2 – 4)
F
(Below 2)
PTS
Category
Above
Standards
Meets
Standards
Approaches Standards
Below Standards
Responses: (10)
· Overall quality of responses
· Considers instructions
The responses discuss the topic, brings a new perspective to the
topic (outside research), applies readings, lectures, and/or
significant insight from personal experience.

13. Responses consider general instructions
Points:
The responses discuss the topic, applies readings, lectures
and/or insight from personal experience.
Responses consider some instructions
Points:
The responses discuss the topic but brings no relevant insight
based on the readings, applies limited insight from personal
experience.
Responses consider few instructions
Points:
Responses suggest personal opinion or belief only; brings no
insight based on the readings, no application of new knowledge
Responses did not consider instructions
Points:
Knowledge Application (10)
· Awareness
· Feelings

14. · Quality of response
The response considers the instructions, is well thought out
regarding details and explanation of feelings; application of
information adds quality to response
Points:
The response considers some instructions, contains detailed
explanation of feelings; application of information adds some
quality to response
Points:
The response considers limited instructions contains details and
explanation of feelings; application of information
Points:
Response is not well thought out, does not consider instructions
about details and explanation of feelings; no application of
information; no quality to response
Points:
Writing Mechanics (10)
· Grammar
· Spelling
· Sentence Construction
Response contains no errors in grammar spelling, or sentence
construction
Points:

15. Response contains few errors in grammar spelling, or sentence
construction
Points:
Response contains errors in grammar spelling, or sentence
construction that distract reader from content
Points:
Response contains many errors in grammar spelling, or sentence
construction that distract reader from content
Points:
Container Identified
Items Identified (Must be 5 for Yes)

16. Total Points Earned