Rogers uses which terms to describe different aspects of the self?

Rogers uses which terms to describe different aspects of the self?

• A. Self concept, real self, and ideal self
• B. Only real self
• C. Only self concept
• D. External self

Answer: (A)

Rogers describes different aspects of the self using three related terms: the self-concept, the real (actual) self, and the ideal self. The self-concept is the whole set of beliefs and perceptions you have about yourself—your traits, abilities, and roles as you see yourself. The real self refers to who you feel you actually are in your experience, your authentic thoughts and feelings. The ideal self is the person you would like to become, the standards and goals you aspire to. A key idea is that when the real self and the ideal self fit well together and are reflected in your self-concept, you feel congruent and authentic. When there’s a big gap between them, you experience incongruence and distress. This is why those three terms are used to describe distinct but related aspects of the self, not something like an external self.

Rogers describes different aspects of the self using three related terms: the self-concept, the real (actual) self, and the ideal self. The self-concept is the whole set of beliefs and perceptions you have about yourself—your traits, abilities, and roles as you see yourself. The real self refers to who you feel you actually are in your experience, your authentic thoughts and feelings. The ideal self is the person you would like to become, the standards and goals you aspire to. A key idea is that when the real self and the ideal self fit well together and are reflected in your self-concept, you feel congruent and authentic. When there’s a big gap between them, you experience incongruence and distress. This is why those three terms are used to describe distinct but related aspects of the self, not something like an external self.