Concept of self.

Concept of self.

In this assignment, you will explore the concepts used to integrate emotion and cognition into one’s sense of self. You will review the six concepts used to incorporate cognition and emotion into one’s sense of self (self as soul, self as organizing activity, self as cognitive structure, self as verbal activity, self as the experience of cohesion, and self as a flow of experience). Then you will select the three concepts that most closely align to your sense of self. You will define your sense of self by using the three concepts and analyze how your sense of self can become strengthened and used to influence your future behavior. Concept of self.

Concept of Self Tasks:

Write a 3-page essay, addressing the following:

  • Identify three concepts of self out of the six for an analysis of the nature of your sense of self:
    • The self as a soul
    • The self as an organizing activity
    • The self as cognitive structure
    • The self as a verbal activity. Concept of self.
    • The self as an experience of cohesion
    • The self as a flow of experience
  • Define the three selected concepts and explain the major similarities and differences among them.
  • Describe your sense of self on the basis of the three perspectives you have chosen.
  • Identify and analyze how your sense of self may be strengthened or used to influence your future behavior. Concept of self.