The Psychological View of the Self PDF

CITY COLLEGE OF ANGELES I UNDSELF The Psychological View of the Self MR. JUDEEDON GABUTE, RPM What is Psychology? greek words, psyche (soul or mind) and logos (study) study of human mind and behavior Through Psychology, we can understand the self through one’s: thoughts pers...

CITY COLLEGE OF ANGELES I UNDSELF The Psychological View of the Self MR. JUDEEDON GABUTE, RPM What is Psychology? greek words, psyche (soul or mind) and logos (study) study of human mind and behavior Through Psychology, we can understand the self through one’s: thoughts personality behavior development emotions CITY COLLEGE OF ANGELES I UNDSELF The Psychological View of the Self MR. JUDEEDON GABUTE, RPM Course Define and understand the different psychological concepts of the self. Objectives Differentiate Freud and Erikson’s conception of the self and its development Apply concepts of self in one’s life to develop self-awareness and understaning. SIGMUND FREUD Psychoanalysis Provinces of the Mind Levels of Mental Life Psychosexual Development SIGMUND FREUD Psychoanalysis- a technique devised by Freud to uncover the self by understanding our deep desires, seated in the unconscious. SIGMUND FREUD SIGMUND FREUD Provinces of the Mind: a. Id - ‘pleasure principle’ b. Ego - ‘reality principle’ c. Superego - ‘morality principle’ Levels of Mental Life a. Conscious - what you are aware of. b. Preconscious - may be forgotten but can be remembered. c. Unconscious - cannot be directly accessed. SIGMUND FREUD Examples (to be illustrated) SIGMUND FREUD Reminder! the lessons discussed in this course are purely for academic purposes only. SIGMUND FREUD Psychosexual Stages ‘our childhood experiences shape who we are as adults’ 1. Oral Stage (Birth to 1 year) - pleasure is derived through the mouth (e.g. sucking) Impact/Fixations: feel safe and cared for if needs are met; If not, may develop overeating or smoking habits SIGMUND FREUD 2. Anal Stage (1 to 3 years) - pleasure is derived through the anus (e.g., bowel movements and toilet training) Impact: strict training - perfectionism, meticulous, stinginess, stubborn lenient training - messy, disorganized SIGMUND FREUD 3. Phallic Stage (3 to 6 years) - pleasure is derived through the genitals “masturbation” Impact: - vanity, self-obsession, promiscuous - sexual anxiety, inferiority SIGMUND FREUD 3. Phallic Stage (3 to 6 years) - pleasure is derived through the genitals Oedipus Complex the child develops strong sexual interest to the opposite sex parent and hostility to the same sex parent. RESOLUTION. “Superego” SIGMUND FREUD 4. Latency Stage (6 years to 12) - little or no sexual motivation present - school age, energy is diverted to socially acceptable tasks (e.g., socializing, academics) 5. Genital Stage (12 onwards) - onset of mature adult sexuality - sexual attraction to opposite sex - intimate relationships Erik Erikson Psychosocial Development - extended Freud’s theory - highlights the important role of sociocultural factors in one’s development Erik Erikson Elements of Psychosocial Development a. Developmental Tasks - what needs to be accomplished. b. Crises - polarized challenges faced at each stage. c. Ego Strength/ Basic Virtue - positive outcome once each crisis is resolved. d. Core Pathology- negative outcome resulting from too little ego strength.