Two Elements of Self in William James' The Principles of Psychology
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Which element of self is unique to a person and involves introspection and reflection on experiences?

  • Material self
  • Me-self
  • I-self (correct)
  • Spiritual self
  • Which element of self refers to the person as an object of experience, including social selves based on interactions with others?

  • I-self
  • Self-image
  • Me-self (correct)
  • Self-affirmation
  • According to William James, which element of self involves the sense of awareness and making sense of past, present, and future encounters?

  • Spiritual self
  • I-self (correct)
  • Material self
  • Self-affirmation
  • Which type of self includes tangible objects or possessions we collect for ourselves?

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

    In the context of self-concepts, which term refers to boosting one's own self-esteem?

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

    According to Maslow, what is the highest form of need?

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

    In Social Identity Theory, what does 'social categorization' refer to?

    <p>Identifying oneself in a particular group using 'the big three'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Essentialist Theory view individuals and society?

    <p>They fall to be treated as separate and distinguishable entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Critical Approach to the Self?

    <p>Understanding people in social life as integrated beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Constructing an Inner Self' involve?

    <p>Describing one's inner world or experiences to account for actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elements of Self

    • I-Self: unique to a person, involves introspection and reflection on experiences
    • Me-Self: refers to the person as an object of experience, including social selves based on interactions with others
    • I-Me-Self (according to William James): involves sense of awareness and making sense of past, present, and future encounters

    Self-Concepts

    • Extended Self: includes tangible objects or possessions collected by oneself
    • Self-Enhancement: boosting one's own self-esteem

    Human Needs and Social Identity

    • Self-Actualization (according to Maslow): highest form of need
    • Social Categorization (in Social Identity Theory): process of assigning oneself and others to social categories
    • Essentialist Theory: views individuals and society as having an underlying, unchanging essence
    • Critical Approach to the Self: main focus is on how societal power structures shape the self
    • Constructing an Inner Self: involves creating a sense of self through internalized experiences and reflections

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    Explore the concepts of I-self and Me-self as outlined in William James' The Principles of Psychology. Learn about the different aspects of self-awareness and introspection according to James' perspective.

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