Self-Reflection PaperHide Assignment InformationInstructionsNOTE: This assignment should be typed in essay format, including full sentences, paragraphs and proper punctuation. You should also read Chapter 2 in your textbook and review the lecture video on Self-Concept before completing this paper.Understanding the self is fundamental to understanding others and, thus, learning to communicate more effectively. This paper asks you to take a deep dive into who you are and how you think you got that way. This is a personal reflection exploring the major influences that have shaped how you view yourself and the world around you and, thus, how you communicate with others.I am not looking for a list of people or things you like to do – I’m looking for a thoughtful analysis of who you are, how you think you became who you are, and how you feel about who you are. Grading for this assignment is based on your thorough, thoughtful, and well-written exploration of the questions/prompts below.You should explore the following ideas in your essay:How would you respond to the question – “Who are you?” What would you include in the description of YOU? You may focus on physical characteristics, social skills, intellectual abilities, talents, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, etc. There is no right or wrong answer to this question – it should be a thoughtful look at who YOU THINK you are at this moment in your life
. (This part of the essay should be 1 to 2 full paragraphs)As you look at or think about your answer above, explore WHY you think you are who you are. What influences shaped you into this person who looks back at you from the mirror?Are there people who have had significant influences on you? What did they do or say that you think shaped you? Use specific examples wherever possible.Has religion or education shaped you in some way? How? What did you learn or experience that had a profound effect? Be specific.What about hobbies? Activities? Experiences? Places? Have any of those things had an impact on your sense of self? Try to think of specific examples to support your points.Are there any other significant influences in your life that you have not yet explored? If so, include them, too.Now that you’ve explored who you are and how you got that way, how do you feel about who you are? In other words, what does your self-esteem look like on a regular basis?Finally, and perhaps most importantly, how do you think your self-concept and self-esteem impact your interactions with other people, both those you know well (friends, family, etc.) and those you do not know well (acquaintances, strangers, etc.)?Grading for this assignment is based on thoughtful, thorough examination of the topic in a well-written essay format. Assignment should be typed, 1-2 pages long, 1” margins, 11-12 pt. type. Don’t forget your name.