PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF SELF Flashcards
William James theory
The Me-Self and the I- Self
is a continuous process
throughout the life span
Self development
2 categories of self according to william james
the me and i self
what is the Is the empirical self which
refers to the person’s personal
experiences
me self
what is I self?
refers to the self that knows
who he or she is which is
called the thinking self
what is the 3 sub categories of ME self
material social and spiritual self
what is Individual’s physical
attributes and material
possession that
contribute to one’s
self-image
material self
what is The most intimate and
important part of the
self that includes the
person’s purpose,
core values,
conscience, and moral
behavior
spiritual self
Who a person is and
how he or she acts in
social situations
social self
what is the theory of Carl Roger
Real and Ideal Self
refers to the image of oneself.
Self concept
Two components of self-concept
ideal and real self
what is real self?
Awareness of what one is and
what can do
what component of self concept is Person’s conception of what
one should be or what one
aspires to be which includes
one’s goal and ambitions in
life
ideal self
who discovered the theory of Construction of Self and Personality
Sigmund Freud
what is the 3 structure that assert human psyche/personality
id, Ego and the
Superego
what structure is refers to the component of
the personality
characterized by its need to
satisfy basic urges and
desires.
id
what structure is refers to the I and operates
on the reality principle and
controls the id.
ego
what structure is refers to the conscience and
moral judge of ones
conduct. It strives perfection
rather than pleasure.
superego
what is the freud 5 stages of psychosexual
Oral
anal
phallic
latency
genital
what is the age range of oral
0-2
age range of anal
2-3
age range of phallic
3-7
age range of latency
7-11
age range of genital
11-adult
This stage begins during puberty but last throughout the rest of a person’s life.
genital stage
During this stage, the superego continues to develop while the id’s energies are suppressed. Children develop social skills, values and relationships with peers and adults outside of the family.
latency stage
At this age, children also begin to discover the differences between males and females.
phallic stage
this stage is toilet training—the child has to learn to control their bodily needs. Developing this control leads to a sense of accomplishment and independence.
Anal Stage
The infant’s primary source of interaction occurs through the mouth, so the rooting and sucking reflex is especially important. The mouth is vital for eating, and the infant derives pleasure from oral stimulation through gratifying activities such as tasting and sucking.
oral stage
what is Erik Erikson’s theory?
Psychosocial stages of development
According to
Erikson, the child will develop _____ if he or she
is properly cared for.
trust
If the child is not well-
cared for,
mistrust
means
independence of thought and confidence to think
and act for oneself.
autonomy
developing a
sense of responsibility among children lead to the
development of
initiative
A child who is made to
feel irresponsible might develop feelings of
guilt
fourth stage of development, occurring
around elementary school years.
Industry vs.
Inferiority
At this stage, adolescents face
the task of finding out who they
are, what they are, and what
they want in life. They are
confronted with many roles and
responsibilities.
Identity formation
vs. Identity
confusion
During this sixth stage of development, Erikson
believes it is vital that people develop intimate relationships
with others. Those who are successful in this stage will likely
form relationships that are stable and successful. Inability to
develop intimate relationships during this stage will lead to
mistrust and isolation.
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Intimacy vs.
Isolation
the seventh stage of development which occurs during
middle adulthood.
Generativity vs.
Stagnation
the final psychosocial stage which occurs during old age and
is focused on self-reflection in one’s life. At this stage,
individuals reflect on the important events of their lives. If
they are satisfied and proud of their accomplishments, they
will feel a sense of integrity. Those who are unsuccessful in
this stage will feel that their life has been wasted and will
experience regrets and despair.
Integrity vs.
Despair
