Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

What will be an ideal response?


The three components of the self are the material self, the social self, and the spiritual self. The material self is concerned with all of one's external or tangible belongings. The social self consists of that part of you that originates in the various interactions you have with people you know. You interact differently with different people, so you have multidimensional selves. Your spiritual self is a result of personal introspection on your values and morals. It asks the question, "Who am I?" and considers your relationship to other forces in the universe.

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