Understanding the Self

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Interdisciplinary study that examines human identity, self concept, and how individuals interact with their internal and external environments.

Explores: Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, and PerDev

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Understanding the Self

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Individual’s sense of personal identity and uniqueness.

Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social Aspect

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Self

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“Know thyself” - Knowledge is foundation of wisdom

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Socrates

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Self is composed of the soul and is immortal

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Plato

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“I think, therefore I am” —- the self exists because of its ability to think

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David Hume

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self is a bundle of perceptions with no permanent essense

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David Hume

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self is shaped by choices, emphasizing free will and existentialism

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Jean- Paul Sartre

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Humanistic Approach: Focuses on the self-concept (real self vs. ideal self)

Unconditional Positive Regard: Acceptance leads to self-actualization

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Carl Rogers

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Erik Erikson

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Psychosocial Development: 8 stages of life