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How do Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology differ when it comes to their
approaches in understanding the self?
3. among the different philosophers (Plato, Descartes, Locke, and etc.) who attempted to
understand the self, who resonated with you the most? Why?
4. Explain the role of culture in the development of the self. Cite a theorist who believes that
culture is important.
Answer: Game Stage this is a very important stage for the development of the
self because it makes the single take on the roles of everyone. By doing this it teaches the
individual to plan in a group and to determine what their role or contribution to the group. And
figure out what role suits them best.
6. The looking glass self explains how our sense of self develops from our interaction with
others. How does our interaction with other people shape a positive sense of self?
Answer: Our interaction helps to develop the positive self by treating others with
same quality of respect and kindness.
7. What happens if there's a huge gap between the ideal self and the real self? Explain
Answer: your ideal self becomes the truth and there’s no way to see it, the ideal self,
on the other hand, is the part of the self that thinks he or she should be more. Supposing our
true selves or real self are far from our ideal self.
Answer: It helps us by using the false words or action you use false words when
necessary, So a lot of False Self happens all the time, Example being an actor of a movie, you
are always going to be the False Sense of self which is not the real you to play that role.
Answer: By being satisfied with yourself. Complete your goals or be ok not being
able to. Accept the world and the fact that stuff is going to happen.
10. What's the difference between congruent self and incongruent self? Explain.
Answer: the difference between congruent self and incongruent self, the congruent
is a life style, Your honor yourself in how you live through your diet, your activities, your friends
where you live your values, your thoughts of life, the words you use to express yourself,
appreciation everyday for your life, while Incongruent is not the same with congruent it is not
compatible.