In Rogers' theory, which term describes the 'I' and 'me' and relates to the sense of self?

In Rogers' theory, which term describes the 'I' and 'me' and relates to the sense of self?

• A. Self concept
• B. Real self
• C. Ideal self
• D. Congruence

Answer: (A)

Self-concept is the sense of self—the organized collection of beliefs and perceptions we have about who we are. In Rogers’ theory, the “I” and the “me” are aspects that make up this self-concept, shaping how we experience ourselves and how we think we are seen. Within this framework, the real self refers to who we actually are, while the ideal self is who we would like to be. When the real self aligns with the ideal self, there is congruence and the self-concept feels coherent and positive. If they don’t align, incongruence arises, which can lead to distress and defensive behaviours. The real self and ideal self are components of the self-concept, and congruence describes the alignment between them, but the term that describes the overall sense of self is self-concept.

Self-concept is the sense of self—the organized collection of beliefs and perceptions we have about who we are. In Rogers’ theory, the “I” and the “me” are aspects that make up this self-concept, shaping how we experience ourselves and how we think we are seen. Within this framework, the real self refers to who we actually are, while the ideal self is who we would like to be. When the real self aligns with the ideal self, there is congruence and the self-concept feels coherent and positive. If they don’t align, incongruence arises, which can lead to distress and defensive behaviours. The real self and ideal self are components of the self-concept, and congruence describes the alignment between them, but the term that describes the overall sense of self is self-concept.