Questions and Answers
What is the ideal self described as?
How is the actual self defined?
Which type of person solely watches the movie of their life?
What defines the Actor in the metaphor of life?
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What distinguishes the Creator from the other types of individuals?
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The ______ self is the one that you aspire to be and hope will possess characteristics similar to a mentor.
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The ______ self is the one that you actually see and has characteristics that were nurtured or born with.
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A ______ feels they have absolutely no control over their lives and only comments about them.
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The ______ realizes that they can control a big part of their life and enjoys being an active participant.
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The ______ creates the entire movie of their life from their mind and has enormous control over the outcome.
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Study Notes
Self-Concepts
- Ideal Self: Represents aspirations and qualities one hopes to embody, often inspired by mentors or idealized figures.
- Actual Self: The reality of one's current state, shaped by upbringing and inherent traits.
Types of People
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Moviegoer:
- Observes their life passively, commenting on events without taking action.
- Lacks control and agency, resulting in feelings of misery and helplessness.
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Actor:
- Acknowledges their role in their life and exercises some control over their circumstances.
- Enjoys aspects of life but realizes limitations on how the story unfolds.
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Creator:
- Actively shapes their life narrative by making intentional decisions on actions and outcomes.
- Possesses a strong sense of agency with the ability to construct a meaningful and desirable life story.
Generating Ideas
- Encourages innovative and unconventional thinking.
- Aids in achieving personal goals through original ideas and creativity.
Self-Concepts
- Ideal Self: Represents aspirations and qualities one hopes to embody, often inspired by mentors or idealized figures.
- Actual Self: The reality of one's current state, shaped by upbringing and inherent traits.
Types of People
-
Moviegoer:
- Observes their life passively, commenting on events without taking action.
- Lacks control and agency, resulting in feelings of misery and helplessness.
-
Actor:
- Acknowledges their role in their life and exercises some control over their circumstances.
- Enjoys aspects of life but realizes limitations on how the story unfolds.
-
Creator:
- Actively shapes their life narrative by making intentional decisions on actions and outcomes.
- Possesses a strong sense of agency with the ability to construct a meaningful and desirable life story.
Generating Ideas
- Encourages innovative and unconventional thinking.
- Aids in achieving personal goals through original ideas and creativity.
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Description
Explore the differences between the ideal self, actual self, and various roles people adopt in life. This quiz will help you reflect on your agency and how you construct your personal narrative. Discover if you see yourself as a moviegoer, actor, or creator in your life story.
