Psychological Perspective of the Self

What does the word Psychology mean?

• To study the soul

• To study behavior

• To study mental processes

• All of the above

What is developmental psychology?

• Study of behavior

• Study of mental processes

• Study of changes throughout life

• Study of cognitive development

What is the sensorimotor stage?

• Ages 0 to 2 years old

• Ages 2 to 7 years old

• Ages 7 to 11 years old

• Ages 11 years and above

What is the Preoperational Stage characterized by?

• Egocentrism

• Concrete thinking

• Abstract thinking

• Logical reasoning

What does the term 'ideal self' refer to?

• The person you would like to be

• The person you actually are

• Your social roles

• Your personality characteristics

What are the three parts of personality according to Eric Berne?

• Parent, Child, Adult

• Ego, Id, Superego

• Self, Ego, Persona

• Public, Private, Experiential

What is the significance of achieving congruence?

• Greater self-worth

• Healthy life

• Productive life

• All of the above

What is the focus of Gordon Allport's Theory of Personality Trait?

• Essential characteristics

• Social roles

• Cognitive development

• Behavioral changes

What is the role of schemas in cognitive development?

• Help interpret information

• Define self-worth

• Establish social roles

• None of the above

Who developed the 4 stages of Self - Deelopment

• Dr. Susan Harter

• Jean Piaget

• Donald Wood Winnicott

• Eric Berne