Psychological Self Flashcards
He proposed the duality of the self which is the known or the me-self and the knower of the I-self.
William James
He proposed the dimensions of the me-self: the material self, social self, and the spiritual self.
William James
What are the dimensions of the “I” self?
Collective Self
Relational self
Individual self
This is the identity in relation to larger social groups, such as communities, cultures, or nations.
Collective Self
This is the personal identity based on unique traits, experiences, and characteristics.
Individual Self
This dimension focuses on how connections with others shape our sense of self, highlighting the importance of social contexts and interactions.
Relational Self
She said “ to search for truth about the self is as valuable as to search for truth in other areas of life.”
Karen Horney
She said that childhood is the foundation.
Karen Horney
According to Horney, safety and security in childhood results to ________ _________ of self.
healthy perception
According to Horney, basic hostility in childhood results to _________ __________?
basic anxiety
This is the imaginary picture of the self. It is the possessor of unlimited powers and superlative powers. It is the individual’s perfect reflections about themselves.
The Idealized Self
She was the proponent of the idea of the idealized, actualized, despised, and the real self.
Karen Horney
This is the self that is you as you are everyday. It is the more imperfect, genuine self. It is the one that may not meet all your ideal standards but is real. It is despised because it fails to fulfill the requirements of the ideal self.
The actualized self
This is the negative view of the self, lack of love and acceptance of others, and feelings of inferiority.
The despised self
This is the core of who you truly are, with all your are. It is your potential for growth and self-realization version of you that isn’t trying to be perfect or beating yourself up for not being perfect your strengths and weaknesses, just as you
The Real Self
He proposed the two types of tendencies.
Carl Rogers