LESSON 4 Flashcards
Psychology Means
Mind Study
The Self as a Duality:
Williams James
This refers to the subjective, experiential aspect of the self
—the “self” that experiences, thinks, and feels.
I
This represents the self as an object of reflection and
awareness. It includes everything that one can consider as part of
oneself, such as personal attributes, roles, and social identity.
me
This includes the body, possessions, and the
tangible aspects of one’s identity.
Material Self
This encompasses the self that is perceived through
interactions with others and the roles one plays in social contexts.
Social Self
This involves one’s inner self, including personal
beliefs, values, and the sense of one’s inner life.
Spiritual Self
depends on how well we perceive ourselves to be achieving our goals
relative to our expectations.
Self Esteem
He saw the self as something that is not only a psychological
construct but also a functional, practical entity that adapts to and
interacts with the environment. The self is not a fixed entity but
something that is defined and redefined through experiences
and interactions.
William James
He believed that individuals have the power to make choices and
exert control over their actions, which in turn affects their self-
concept and identity.
William James
He defines the self as a flexible and changing perception of personal
identity. The self is the center of experience
CARL ROGERS
He suggests that the self develops from interactions with significant
people and awareness of one’s own characteristics and level of
functioning
Carl Rogers
human beings are always striving for
self-fulfillment or self-actualization. When the needs of the self are
denied, severe anxiety may arise.
Carl Rogers
refers to the image of oneself.
- how you perceive your behavior, abilities and unique characteristics
Self Concept
This refers to a person’s actual, authentic self—the real self as
it exists in the present moment.
True Self
The ideal self represents the person’s aspirations, goals, and
the kind of person they wish to be.
Ideal Self
to describe a sense of self based on spontaneous authentic experience
and a feeling of being alive, having a real self.
True Self
is to hide and protect the true self.
False Self
perspective on the self is central to his broader theory
of human motivation, particularly through his concept of self-actualization.
abraham maslow
the highest level of psychological development, where an individual
becomes the most that they can be, both personally and professionally.
Self Actualization
Hierarchy of Needs
SELF FULFILLMENT NEEDS- SELF ACTUALIZATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS - ESTEEM NEEDS AND BELONGINESS AND LOVE NEEDS
BASIC NEEDS- SAFETY NEEDS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS
is driven by a
lack of fulfilling basic needs
Deficit orientation
is about
seeking self-improvement and achieving one’s potential.
Growth Orientation
is the sense of control that you feel in your life, your capacity
to influence your own thoughts and behaviors and have faith in your ability
to handle a wide range of tasks and situations.
Personal Agency
