| characteristics of Low Academic Self
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Characteristics of High Social Self
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| Failure to complete work |
Confidence in performing before others |
| Hostility/disruptive behavior or defiant speech in class |
Unique ability in social skills, such as sports, dancing, playing the dozens, or
rapping |
| Frequent use of excuses |
Mutual support system with peers |
| Daydreaming, poor attention span |
Keen interest and preoccupations such with social activities, such as listening to
music, dancing, playing sports or doing artwork |
| Little or no eye contact |
Nonverbal communication and eye contact |
| Rear of failure and of trying |
Persistence in the learning and performance of social skills (e.g. bike riding, card
playing, music or sports) |
| Dislike for school, the teacher, or both |
Desire to be liked in social functions/notice of others |
| No volunteering or participating; repeated and deliberate tardiness or
absences |
Extensive desire for interaction with those most encouraging and supportive |
Tendency to be withdrawn and isolated |
Friendly, sincere behavior |
| Facial expressions and body movement tend to show visible pain, frustration, and
anxiety |
Facial expressions and body movements reflect enjoyment |
| (From Kuykendall, Crystal. A study of the responses of over 2,000
teachers surveyed 1984-1987 in Washington, D.C.) |