Question

Keiko’s classmate, John, typically makes a dramatic entrance into class a few minutes late. John seems to thrive on being the center of attention. When the professor asks him a question, his response is often lengthy and contains unnecessary details about his own experiences. It’s like he loves to hear himself talk. Keiko recognizes that John and individuals like him often frustrate her. Being able to identify your own emotions and understand your typical reactions to similar individuals is an important component of _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: self-awareness.

Explanation:

Keiko meets her classmate and soon realizes she doesn't like people like him, this is a perfect example of self-awareness.

Self-awareness is a necessary skill for all humans, that involves knowing ourselves, what we like and what we don't, and invest time in learning more about ourselves. People that have good self-awareness understand themselves, their emotions, motives, desires, and character very well. This is also very important to develop better relationships with other people.

It is thought to believe that the neurobiological basis behind this is the existence of mirror neurons.