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Understanding The Self 5 - Psychology
Understanding The Self 5 - Psychology
Me-Self
I-Self
William James
(1842–1910)
James described two aspects of the self
that he termed the “I Self” and “Me
Self.” The I Self reflects what people see
or perceive themselves doing in the
physical world (e.g., recognizing that one
is walking, eating, writing), whereas the
Me Self is a more subjective and
psychological phenomenon, referring to
individuals’ reflections about themselves
(e.g. characterizing oneself as athletic,
smart, cooperative).
William James
(1842–1910)
3 Components of the Me Self
Personality
Psychosexual Development
Psychosexual Development
People – including children – are
basically hedonistic – they are driven to
seek pleasure by gratifying
the Id’s desires (Freud, 1920). Sources of
pleasure are determined by the location
of the libido (life-force).