Other Theories

Other Theories

1. Self-fulfilling prophecy

   • Problems that can arise by the way we shape our behaviour to what we think people already expect. E.g. Shy person will not take risks.

2. ideal self

   • we have an idealised version of ourselves.

3. Self-Esteem

   • The image of who you are needs validation from other people and a lot of our communication contains subtle, indirect hints to have our image confirmed.

4. Dimbleby and Burton

   • We not only develop a sense of who we are through feedback but also develop a sense of who we should be and a sense of how well we are doing the journey towards our ideal self.

5. non-verbal communication

   • 'It's not what you say, its the way you say it.'

6. Verbal communication

   • Written or spoken