UNDERSTANDING

THE SELF
The Self from the
Psychological
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HUMANISM Humanism is a philosophy that stresses the importance of human factors rather
than looking at religious, divine, or spiritual matters. Humanism is rooted in the
idea that people have an ethical responsibility to lead lives that are personally
fulfilling while at the same time contributing to the greater good for all people.

Humanism stresses the importance of human values and dignity. It proposes

that people can resolve problems through the use of science and reason. Rather
than looking to religious traditions, humanism instead focuses on helping people
live well, achieve personal growth, and make the world a better place.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-humanistic-psychology-2795242

Ang tao ang tinuturing na mahalagang usapin sa humanism. Ang pilosopiyang ito ay naniniwala
na may kakayahan tayo na mag-isip at magbigay ng solusyon sa ating mga suliranin gamit ang
ating katwiran. Maliban dito, tungkulin natin na mabuhay nang ganap at matiwasay at maging
mabuting tao.
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 HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

Humanistic psychology is a perspective that emphasizes looking at the whole person, and the
uniqueness of each individual. Humanistic psychology begins with the existential assumptions
that people have free will and are motivated to achieve their potential and self-actualize.

https://www.simplypsychology.org/humanistic.html

Hango sa Humanism ang Humanistic Psychology. Sa pananaw ng sikolohiyang ito ang tao
ay unique o pambihira at walang katulad. Lahat ay may kalayaang pumili at tuparin ang
kanyang potensyal bilang isang tao.

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CARL ROGERS:
REAL AND IDEAL SELF

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Carl Rogers' views on ideal self vs real self

Rogers defines the self as flexible and is the center of experiences shaped by its
interactions with others and awareness of one’s own characteristics. He believed that
we are always be striving for self-fulfillment and self actualization. He divided the self
into two categories; ideal and real self. The ideal self is the person you would like to be
and the real self is what you really are.

Incongruence is the difference between the ideal self and actual experiences.
Congruence is when our thoughts about our real self and ideal self are very similar; i.e.
our self-concept is very strong and accurate. High congruence leads to a greater
sense of self-worth and a healthy, productive life.

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https://www.eln.co.uk/blog/humanistic-theory-by-psychologist-carl-rogers
Ang real self ay tumutukoy sa kung sino ka: ang iyong mga katangiang
kasama na ang iyong mga kakayahan. Samantala ang ideal self naman ay
tumutukoy sa mga katangian na ninanais mong mayroon ka, kasama din
dito ang konsepto mo ng mga katangian dapat taglay mo.

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Ilarawan ang iyong real self at ideal self. Isulat sa anyong pangungusap

Real Self Ideal Self

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Batay sa iyong sagot, magkaiba ba ang iyong real self at ideal self? May pagkakaparehas
ba?
Ano ang natutunan sa activity na ito?
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Thanks!
Maria Crisanta M. Jarque
Sorsogon State University