Questions and Answers
Which factor affects self-concept according to the text?
Social roles
What did Carl Rogers define the self as?
A flexible and changing perception of personal identity
What do self-schemas comprise of?
Past experiences, personality traits, and abilities
According to Karl Rogers, what are human beings always striving for?
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Study Notes
Self-Concept and Human Behavior
- Self-concept is affected by various factors, including experiences, relationships, and cultural background.
- According to Carl Rogers, the self is defined as an organized, consistent, and gestalt concept of oneself that is composed of beliefs, attitudes, and values about oneself.
- Self-schemas comprise of cognitive frameworks that organize and structure one's knowledge, feelings, and experiences about oneself.
- Human beings are always striving for self-actualization, which is the innate desire to realize one's full potential, according to Carl Rogers.
- Self-concept refers to the collection of beliefs, attitudes, and values that an individual holds about themselves, which influences their behavior, emotions, and interactions with others.
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Test your knowledge of Carl Rogers' psychological self-concept with this quiz. Explore the influential psychologist's theories and definitions of self, self-concept, and human striving. See how well you understand the concept of the psychological self according to Carl Rogers.
