Exam Flashcards
Part of our body
Bodily Self
One of the subcategories William James used to describe the empirical self
The Material self
Role of Material Possession on the sense of self and identity
Symbol of social status, Determinant of hard work and success, Materialism
The sense of personal identity and of who we are as individuals
Self
3 Categories of ME SELF
Material self, Social Self, Spiritual self
Changing and flexible perception of personal identity , individuals overall perception of
Self concept
Self is contingent on a situation - significant to achieve self actualization
Sociocentric
Components of self
Real Self, Ideal Self
The self resulting from our experience awareness of what one is and what one can do
Real self
The self we would like to be ambition and goals in life
Ideal Self
Three methods to help a person to develop a more positive self
Unconditional positive regard, empathy, genuine
Accepting, valuing, and being positive towards person regardless of the person’s behavior
Unconditional positive regard
Being a sensitive listener and understanding another’s true feeling
Empathy
Being open with our feelings and dropping our pretenses and facades
Genuine
Our organized system, collection of knowledge about who we are
Self schema
Two composition of self
True self , False self
Shows with family and closes significant others
True self
Protect and hide true self. Shows to new acquaintance
False self
Personality structure
Ego, id, super ego
Pleasure principle, infants behavior
Id
Reality principle, personality
Ego
Conscience, values
Superego
Composed of personal characteristics, social roles, responsibilities and affiliations
Self identity
What basically comes to your mind when you are asked about who you are, it may negative or positive
Self concept
