Personal Development

Start with the self

Begin with the mind map on self-development and the question of what the self is. It presents a framework that considers facets of the self in terms of different forms of information. Use it to identify the main ideas, then look at the mind map on the self, which includes individual, relational and collective types of self.

As you study, note how each map organizes its ideas. The second map also introduces self-recognition, attachment and culture, giving you more terms to explore within this collection.

Explore the whole person

Next, look at Person as a whole. It brings together areas such as relationships, abilities, health and life goals. You can use its branches to see how the resource groups different aspects of a person.

Developing the Whole Person organizes development around cognitive, psychological, social, physiological and spiritual aspects. It also includes emotions, behavior, attitudes and values. Compare its branches with those in the mind map on domains of human development, which describes physical and cognitive development.

Bring the ideas together

After exploring the maps, try The Self and Wellbeing. Its questions include concepts of the self associated with Edward Higgins and ideas from Hazel Markus about the self a person hopes to become. Return to the maps as you go over the terms and connections you want to understand better.

Personal Development is a section of The Self and Identity unit in Psychology. The maps and quiz offer different ways into that unit: maps organize ideas about the self and development, while the quiz asks questions about concepts of the self. Choose a resource and use it to guide your next study session.