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Ch. 1.2 WORK….WHY?Ch. 2 KNOWING YOURSELFCooperative Education I

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Which of the following reasons are most important to you? I have no choice. I must work I work to pay for my food, shelter & clothing I work to buy the good things in life – things I

want but don’t need I work to provide my family with an acceptable

lifestyle I work to feel productive, to make use of my

skills and talents, and to gain rewards.

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DRUDGERY – dull and tedious labor

What kind of work to you is drudgery? Would a very repetitive job seem that way? Or

not?

EQUAL PAY – Payment that is equal regardless of age, sex, race or religion Can you think of an example of when you’ve heard

someone was not equally paid?

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HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS – the personal connections people develop with others through their thoughts and behaviors

2-way communication Understanding of leadership and position Accomplishment of job tasks Loyalty

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SELF CONCEPT – How people view their own skills, interests, and competence level

Describe a task that makes you happy Describe a task that makes you frustrated When did completing a task make you feel

competent?

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SELF CONCEPT – How people view their own skills, interests, and competence level

Describe a task that makes you happy Describe a task that makes you frustrated When did completing a task make you feel

competent?

SELF – you as a person

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SELF CONCEPT – How people view their own skills, interests, and competence level

Describe a task that makes you happy Describe a task that makes you frustrated When did completing a task make you feel

competent?

SELF – that part of your experience that you regard as essentially you.

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There are 4 things that shape you:Environment

SurroundingsHeredity

Physical or mental characteristics from parent to you

CultureWay of life in the society where you live

Life ExperiencesThings you have had happen to you

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Examples from my life…Environment

Grew up with only boys, diverse neighborhood, southside of Chicago, small family

Heredity Health problems, short, talk with my hands

Culture High school students were expected to go to

collegeLife Experiences

Both parents worked, went on vacation, had sister I competed with…

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PERSONALITY – Relationship that exists between all of a person’s psychological parts.

4 parts to your Personality:Character – sense of morality & ethical code

Temperament – the way you usually act, feel & think in certain situations

Ability – how well you perform specific tasks

Interests - preferences you have for specific topics or activities

(interests & abilities can overlap)

+Chapter 2: KNOWING YOURSELF How my personality makes me unique...

Character Tend to be a rule follower, helper, loyal, each

day is its own

Temperament Patient, love being with people, sympathetic

Ability Not a procrastinator, listener, communicator,

storyteller, organization

Interests History, European culture, music, writing,

helping others be successful

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TRAITS – characteristics that make you similar or different from other people

Personality traits – any trait that can be measured

Social Self – involvement with other people and your view of what they think about you

Self Esteem – judgment about your level of competence (ability) as a person NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE!!!!

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LEISURE TIME - free time away from your everyday job responsibilities

AVOCATION - constructive activity that provides you with personal satisfaction