UTS (Midterm) - The Self From A Psychological Perspective PDF

THE SELF FROM A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE CHAPTER 4 William James James defined psychology as the study of consciousness, believing it is what makes mental life possible. He aimed to understand how human consciousness helps people survive and adapt to their environment. TWO ASPECTS...

THE SELF FROM A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE CHAPTER 4 William James James defined psychology as the study of consciousness, believing it is what makes mental life possible. He aimed to understand how human consciousness helps people survive and adapt to their environment. TWO ASPECTS I OF SELF TWO I (Self-as-a-subject) ASPECTS OF "The thinker does the SELF thinking." Pure ego Knows who he is and what he has done in his life. ME TWO ASPECTS I OF SELF TWO Me (Self-as-an-object) ASPECTS OF "The empirical me." SELF Separate object or individual a person refers to when describing his personal experience. ME  James Theory of the Self 1. The Material Self 2. The Social Self 3. The Spiritual Self  The Material Self The core of the material self is the body. The material self, as described by William James, refers to the physical possessions and relationships a person considers as part of their identity. These include the body, clothing, family, home, and other personal belongings, which reflect and express who the individual is.  The Social Self Our social selves represent the different ways we behave based on the social contexts we find ourselves in. For instance, a person might act more formally and reserved at work with their boss, but be relaxed and informal when hanging out with friends, showing that we adapt our behavior to fit various social situations.  The Spiritual Self For William James, the spiritual self represents who we truly are at our core, encompassing aspects like personality, values, and conscience that remain stable throughout life. He believed that deeply understanding this inner self, through introspection and self-reflection, is more fulfilling than focusing on social status or material possessions.  End Questions ?