Psychological Perspectives of the Self
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According to the humanistic perspective, what does the self mainly concern itself with?

  • Attaining self-actualization and transcendence
  • Satisfying basic biological needs (correct)
  • Achieving cognitive and aesthetic needs
  • Seeking out safety and security needs
  • In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need should be satisfied first according to some psychologists?

  • Belongingness and love
  • Basic biological/physical/physiological needs (correct)
  • Safety and security
  • Self-actualization
  • According to William James, how can life be altered?

  • By conforming to others' expectations
  • By altering the state of the mind (correct)
  • By following societal norms
  • By changing external circumstances
  • What does the humanistic perspective emphasize as a person's capacity?

    <p>Choosing one's own destiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the acceptance and positive valuation directed at another person regardless of their behavior, according to Carl Rogers?

    <p>Unconditional positive regard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Carl Rogers, which term refers to an individual's view of themselves as they wish to be?

    <p>Ideal self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Carl Rogers describe as the 'I' or 'Me' of our existence?

    <p>Self-concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Carl Rogers' theory, which term refers to being open with our feelings and dropping pretenses and facades?

    <p>Genuineness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an individual's self-concept and ideal self do not match?

    <p>The self will be maladjusted and experience incongruence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Carl Rogers define as the whole consisting of one’s self-perceptions and the values attached to these perceptions?

    <p>Self-concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Humanistic Perspective

    • The self mainly concerns itself with personal growth, self-actualization, and finding meaning in life.

    Hierarchy of Needs

    • According to some psychologists, physiological needs (basic needs such as food, water, shelter) should be satisfied first in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

    William James

    • Life can be altered through conscious effort and intentional attitude.

    Humanistic Emphasis

    • The humanistic perspective emphasizes a person's capacity for self-awareness, free will, and personal growth.

    Carl Rogers' Concepts

    • Unconditional Positive Regard refers to the acceptance and positive valuation directed at another person regardless of their behavior.
    • Ideal Self refers to an individual's view of themselves as they wish to be.

    Self-Concept and Ideal Self

    • According to Carl Rogers, the 'I' or 'Me' of our existence refers to our self-concept, which is the whole consisting of one’s self-perceptions and the values attached to these perceptions.
    • Congruence refers to being open with our feelings and dropping pretenses and facades.
    • When an individual's self-concept and ideal self do not match, it leads to incongruence, which can cause emotional distress.

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    Explore the various psychological perspectives and theories regarding the concept of the self. Understand how different experiences and the study of behavior and mental processes contribute to our understanding of the self.

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