The Psychological Perspective

Question 1

Formed the concept of self in psychology

Answer 1

William James

Question 2

The self reflects a dual structure which are

Answer 2

I and Me

Question 3

Refers to the aspect of the self that actively perceives and thinks, that is aware of one’s experience, and that organizes and interprets these experiences; in other words, it is the subjective part of the self.

Answer 3

I

Question 4

Is the objective part of the self, the one that is being perceived, the object of one’s attention, thought, and perception

Answer 4

Me

Question 5

Refers to “people’s ideas about who they are and what they are like

Answer 5

Me

Question 6

Three components of me

Answer 6

Material Self, Social Self and Spiritual Self

Question 7

This refers to the physical body of the self, including all other physical materials owned by the self, such as how one looks, with all the physical aspects (short, tall, thin, skin color, shape of face and body).

Answer 7

Material Self

Question 8

This self refers to the attributes of the self as ascribed by others (e.g., “she is kind” and “he is generous”).

Answer 8

Social Self

Question 9

This self refers to the attributes of the self as ascribed by others (e.g., “she is kind” and “he is generous”).

Answer 9

Social Self

Question 10

This comprises the inner thoughts and dispositions or generally the internal frame of mind of a person. It includes one’s consciousness, personality, core values, and conscience.

Answer 10

Spiritual Self

Question 11

Proposed the notions of real self and ideal self

Answer 11

Carl Rogers

Question 12

Usually refers to a person’s self-perception; it is what the person really is

Answer 12

Real Self

Question 13

Is what the person aspires to be. It is commonly considered an idealized version of the self.

Answer 13

Ideal Self

Question 14

Include not only the other selves that one hopes for (e.g., being accepted and loved by others, being able to achieve one’s goals) but also those that one does not wish to become (e.g., unemployed, socially ignored).

Answer 14

Possible Self

Question 15

Defines the self as one that “… includes all aspects of personality that make for a sense of inward unity”

Answer 15

Gordon Allport

Question 16

Presupposes a theory that revolves around the concept of self-consistency wherein people are motivated to maintain the integrity of the self by exerting an effort to preserve the consistency and unity of the self.

Answer 16

Prescott Lecky

Question 17

A concept of self that takes into account the multiple social roles that one individual may play

Answer 17

Multiple Selves

Question 18

Two factors that construct the attributes of self

Answer 18

Cognitive Process and Social Environment

Question 19

Self has the capability to control and balance the different adaptations of the self. Its active role is reflected in the way the self actively chooses, selects, and controls. It often “seeks to exert control over the environment, to initiate action, and to pursue its various goals

Answer 19

Cognitive