Personal Reflection on "The Self"
"The self" in the social world is how one presents themselves to others, and how they appear to others. This "outward" self plays an essential role in each person's affect, cognition, human motivation and social identity. According to Jung, "the self" is an archetype, and it represents both the conscious and the unconscious mind. However, there are many concepts of the self, from early philosophers to modern outlooks. One author notes, "The modern development is represented by Locke's picture of the self as a dark room where nothing but images are projected within through windows out of which the self cannot see, the intelligible light of the sun being kept out" (Tkacz, 2006). Others actually dispute the concept of the self, and believe that it has evolved into a concept that can create a false sense of self in some people. In fact, some psychologists and philosophers define the concept of "the self" depends on the relationship between "the self" and another (Mooney, 2008). In the social world, "the self" keeps personality in check, as well, allowing the person to conduct themselves in a social manner. However, the self can also be seen in the way the person interacts with others because it affects the self-concept and self-esteem, which can alter the way a person interacts with others if they are poor or low.
Outside sources can affect the social self, as well. For example, a traumatic or life-threatening situation can alter the self, and a person's perceptions of themselves. Their self-esteem could suffer as a result of a sexual assault or traumatic injury that leaves them disabled in some way, and other situations...
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