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Which aspect of the self reflects what people see or perceive themselves doing in the physical world?

  • I Self (correct)
  • Me Self
  • Self-knowledge
  • Self-awareness

What did William James term the aspects of the self in his theory described in The Principles of Psychology?

  • Me Self and Not-Me Self (correct)
  • Physical Self and Mental Self
  • Ego Self and Other Self
  • Inner Self and Outer Self

Which term is used to describe how people define themselves in relation to others, influencing how they think, feel, and behave?

  • Transcendental Self
  • Psychological Self (correct)
  • Ego
  • Self-deception

What did psychologists do to make the concept of the ego more congenial in understanding the self?

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What do psychologists emphasize greatly influences how people think, feel, and behave?

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Which term can also be used to describe the self-referent thoughts characteristic of the Me Self?

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What did James distinguish as one of the components of the Me Self related to tangible objects or possessions?

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What is Sigmund Freud often referred to as?

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According to Freud, what are the drivers of personality?

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Where was Sigmund Freud born?

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Me Self

The aspects of the self reflecting what people perceive themselves doing in the physical world.

Psychological Self

How people define themselves in relation to others, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Ego

A function of continuity among thoughts and experiences.

Material Self

The component of the Me Self related to tangible objects or possessions.

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Self-Identity

Self-referent thoughts characteristic of the Me Self.

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William James

Believed that aspects of the self were grouped as 'Me Self' and 'Not-Me Self'.

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Sigmund Freud

Known as the 'Father of Modern Psychology', he focused on the drivers of personality, largely sex and aggression.

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Sex and Aggression

According to Freud, these are the drivers of personality.

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Freiberg

Sigmund Freud's birthplace.

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I-Self

Relates to what we do in the physical world.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Self: Psychological Perspective

  • The self is a crucial concept in psychology, encompassing various aspects such as self-knowledge, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-enhancement, self-regulation, and self-deception.

The Importance of Self in Psychology

  • The self influences how people think, feel, and behave, and is ultimately related to the construct of identity.

The Concept of Self: Historical Background

  • The Greek words "psyche" and "logos" mean the study of souls, which is the scientific definition of psychology.
  • William James (1842-1910) was one of the first to postulate a theory of the self in his book "The Principles of Psychology".

James' Theory of the Self

  • James described two aspects of the self: the "I Self" and the "Me Self".
  • The "I Self" reflects what people perceive themselves doing in the physical world.
  • The "Me Self" is a more subjective and psychological phenomenon, referring to individuals' reflections about themselves.

Components of the Me Self

  • The material self: tangible objects or possessions collected for oneself.
  • The social self: how individuals interact and portray themselves within different groups, situations, or persons.
  • The spiritual self: internal dispositions.

Sigmund Freud

  • Known as the "father of modern psychology".
  • Born in 1856 in Freiberg, Moravia (now the Czech Republic).
  • Focused on the idea that sex and aggression are the drivers of personality.

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