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Carl Rogers theory of the concept of self relates to the individuals perception or image of themselves which is based on life experience
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Carl Rogers Theory of the Self-concept Carl Rogers theory of the concept of self relates to the individuals perception or image of themselves which is based on life experience. So if a child's first experiences are negative it is most likely that in adulthood the child will have a poor self-concept. The theory includes the organismic self (or self-actualising tendency) and the self-concept. The organismic self is present from birth and aims to mature and achieve self-actualisation. The self-concept is acquired in early childhood, it is shaped by the conditional positive regard of important others (usually parents). The self-concept usually comes into act due to secondary needs, positive regard from others and positive self regard. An example of positive regard from others: a parent is not paying much attention to their child telling them about their day, but as soon as the child mentions they gain high marks in a...
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