Values/Self-beliefs through the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness
Physical Training & athletics Self-confidence and self-efficacy are enhanced. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/raising-low-self-esteem/ Learning & achievement Lifelong learning raises self-efficacy beliefs and motivation towards reaching the top of the 9-Layered Pyramid of Giftedness as our model considers intelligence and consciousness a dynamic process. Social & emotional health Cortisol changes, a hormone released by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, may be specifically tied to the experience of emotions and cognitions reflecting low self-worth. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8163712_Acute_Threat_to_the_Social_Self_Shame_Social_Self-esteem_and_Cortisol_Activity/citations Studies on individual genes have shown that extreme stress with temporary high levels of Cortisol affect so-called DNA methylation resulting in changes in the expression and characteristics of genes. To a high extent, the affected indiv...