GE 1 (UNDERSTANDING THE SELF) Me Self: Empirical Self (W.

James)

PSYCHOLOGY Material Self – mine, “my arms, my bag”

(Self from various perspectives)  Tangible objects, people or places

PSYCHOLOGY
 The scientific study of the human
mind and its function.
 The mental characteristics or
attitude of a person or group.
 The mental and emotional factors
governing a situation or activity.
*THE SELF AS A COGNITIVE
CONSTRUCTION
that carry the designation of mine.
 Bodily self and Extracorporeal self
(beyond the body e.g., emotional
investments.
Social Self – “ours” e.g., our parents,
siblings, romantic partners
 How we are regarded and
recognized by others.
 Relational Self interpersonal
relationships.
Spiritual Self – inner or psychological
self, subjective being.

 Self-perceived abilities, attitudes,

emotions, interests, values, motives.

I Self

WHO AM I?

WILLIAM JAMES (Me Self and I Self)

 was an American Philosopher and

psychologist, and the first educator
to offer a psychology course in the
United States.
 B. Jan. 11, 1842, New York City,
NY, US
 D. Aug. 26, 1910, Chocorua, New
Hamsphire, US
 Education: Harvard Medical School
(1864 – 1869).