What is Transactional Analysis (TA)? Eric Berne's Parent-Adlult-Child Model

Transactional Analysis, developed by Eric Byrne, is a model of communication involving three ego states: parent, adult, and child. Each state influences how we interact with others. The parent state is formulaic, the child state is emotional, and the adult state is rational. Understanding these states helps improve communication, especially in project management, by fostering adult-adult interactions and recognizing the dynamics between parent and child states.

What are the three ego states described in Transactional Analysis?

• Leader, Follower, Observer

• Manager, Employee, Client

• Parent, Adult, Child

• Teacher, Student, Peer

Which ego state is characterized by expressing familiar ideas without fresh thinking?

• Observer

• Adult

• Child

• Parent

How does the critical parent ego state typically interact with the child ego state?

• By nurturing and supporting

• By ignoring and neglecting

• By criticizing and correcting

• By collaborating and discussing

What is the free child ego state known for?

• Authority and control

• Conformity and obedience

• Creativity and emotional expression

• Rational thinking and problem-solving

What motivates the adaptive child ego state to change its behavior?

• Need for independence

• Quest for knowledge

• Desire to be liked and conform

• Search for creativity

Which ego state is associated with rational and deliberate communication?

• Child

• Adult

• Critical

• Parent

How can transactional analysis be useful for project managers?

• By enhancing technical skills

• By improving team communication

• By increasing financial resources

• By reducing project timelines