Self-Knowledge Lecture 1 General characteristics of the psychology

Self-Knowledge Lecture 1. General characteristics of the psychology of self-knowledge 1. c) Concept of self-knowledge 2. Self-knowledge value: a) in Buddhism b) in Christianity in psychology (psychoanalysis, gestalt, humanistic) d) in common sense 3. Self-knowledge areas according to: c) a) J. Williams b) V. Stolin Johari window model

Concept of self-knowledge - who am I? - what am I? - why am I? Self-knowledge is a cognitive process potential and actual characteristics personality traits mental abilities self-awareness relationships with others

Reflections How does a person perceive himself? (ways, means and mechanisms) What do you need and do not need to know? What comes after you ‘know’?

SELF-KNOWLEDGE IN BUDDHISM perfect self enlightenment perfect self-knowledge nirvana Ultimate goal in life main tools – meditation –intuitive self- consideration

Self-Knowledge in Christianity Jesus Christ sacrifice for humanity redemption salvation from sin faith in Jesus Christ Know yourself and open the image of the living God in yourself.

Self-Knowledge in Psychoanalysis S. Freud: Understand experience what has been repressed catharsis and recovery A. Adler: true purpose in life (often hidden) Carl Jung: Knowledge of ‘shadow’ aspects sphere which is not recognized by the individual as his own but exists.

Self-Knowledge in Gestalt Psychology F. Pearls: Means of personal maturity Ability to: find support for yourself take responsibility mobilize your own resources in difficult situation

Self-Knowledge in Humanism Maslow: necessary condition for self-development and self-actualization. C. Rogers: congruence among ‘ideal I’, ‘real I’, ‘perceived I’ Result: fullness of life, sense of joy, awareness of meaning of life.

Self-Knowledge and Common Sense Positive meaning ( conscious use of your potential to reach life goals) Negative meaning (conscious use of strengths for selfish purposes, achieve superiority over others)

Self-Knowledge Areas W. James : spiritual identity social identity physical identity V. Stolin: Stolin personality social individual biological individual

SELF-KNOWLEDGE SPHERES OF PERSONALITY Personal-characterological features (character traits) Motivational and valuesphere of personality (motives, interests, values) Emotional and volitional personality (emotional states, ways of responding to stressful situations, ability to mobilize, commitment…)

Cognitive sphere of personality (awareness and understanding such mental processes as perception, memory, thought, imagination) Scope of abilities and capabilities: assessment of capacity to implement plans. Scope of relations with others (construction of interaction, strategies in conflicts and barriers)

To know Internal External WORLD feelings emotions dreams intentions thoughts behavior evaluation ability and capability identification activity performance

‘JOHARI WINDOW’ Self-knowledge task: 1) Expand your open area 2) Minimize the unknown 3) Narrow the blind spots 4) Clearly define your position in hidden area.