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Which element of self is unique to a person and involves introspection and reflection on experiences?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of self includes tangible objects or possessions we collect for ourselves?
In the context of self-concepts, which term refers to boosting one's own self-esteem?
In the context of self-concepts, which term refers to boosting one's own self-esteem?
According to Maslow, what is the highest form of need?
According to Maslow, what is the highest form of need?
In Social Identity Theory, what does 'social categorization' refer to?
In Social Identity Theory, what does 'social categorization' refer to?
How does the Essentialist Theory view individuals and society?
How does the Essentialist Theory view individuals and society?
What is the main focus of the Critical Approach to the Self?
What is the main focus of the Critical Approach to the Self?
What does 'Constructing an Inner Self' involve?
What does 'Constructing an Inner Self' involve?
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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Description
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.
