Certain theories like the three elements of personality (Id, Ego and Superego) by Sigmund Freud and the experiment done by Dr. Wilder Penfield’s on the human brain led to the development of a framework called Transactional Analysis (TA).
Founded by Eric Berne in the late 1950s, TA is the study of social interactions between individuals – how an individual interacts and builds relationships. The end view of which is to provide reinforcement to an individual on how he/she interacts/communicates. At the same time, allow a person to initiate positive change for personal development.
According to Eric Berne, ego state refers to the consistent pattern of feeling and experience directly related to a corresponding consistent pattern of behavior. …show more content…
The Child ego state deals with the set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors experienced/derived from childhood (whether natural or influenced by parents). It is also known as the “felt” concept of life.
Similar to the Parent ego state, the Child ego state also has two forms: a) An Adapted Child, when a child behaves based on the rules set by his/her parent. They may either abide by the rules or choose to be rebels. Example: “I return the things I borrow on time just like what daddy taught me.”; and b) Natural Child when a child displays openness/freedom and not constrained by rules set by parents. Example: “I will return the book anytime I want.” c. The Adult ego state deals with the set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors which are direct responses to the here and now. The Adult evaluates and validates what has been taught at Parent state and felt at Child State, then process the information in order to come up with a decision. It is also known as the “thought” concept of life. Examples of which include: “I would have had a better job if only I studied hard just what my parents told me.” An adult needs to be able to organize information coming from the both Child and Parent ego states by being rational. By doing so, he/she transforms into an Integrating …show more content…
An individual must also look out for non-verbal cues (i.e. body language, facial expressions, etc.). Dr. Albert Mehrabian specifically pointed out the three types of communication that listeners must look out for namely: actual words (7%), the way words are delivered such as the tone used, accent, etc. (38%), and facial expressions (55%). In relation to TA, Berne came up with Games People Play to reveal the dynamics of human relationships. A game refers to repetitive transactions resulting to predictable outcome. Games can be played at different degrees of intensity. The most ideal/socially acceptable games are first degree games where there is a willing player within a social circle. Second degree games are games that the players would like to engage in and may not cause any harm/damage. And lastly, third degree games when it involves harm/damage, leading to imprisonment, hospitalization,
Founded by Eric Berne in the late 1950s, TA is the study of social interactions between individuals – how an individual interacts and builds relationships. The end view of which is to provide reinforcement to an individual on how he/she interacts/communicates. At the same time, allow a person to initiate positive change for personal development.
According to Eric Berne, ego state refers to the consistent pattern of feeling and experience directly related to a corresponding consistent pattern of behavior. …show more content…
The Child ego state deals with the set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors experienced/derived from childhood (whether natural or influenced by parents). It is also known as the “felt” concept of life.
Similar to the Parent ego state, the Child ego state also has two forms: a) An Adapted Child, when a child behaves based on the rules set by his/her parent. They may either abide by the rules or choose to be rebels. Example: “I return the things I borrow on time just like what daddy taught me.”; and b) Natural Child when a child displays openness/freedom and not constrained by rules set by parents. Example: “I will return the book anytime I want.” c. The Adult ego state deals with the set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors which are direct responses to the here and now. The Adult evaluates and validates what has been taught at Parent state and felt at Child State, then process the information in order to come up with a decision. It is also known as the “thought” concept of life. Examples of which include: “I would have had a better job if only I studied hard just what my parents told me.” An adult needs to be able to organize information coming from the both Child and Parent ego states by being rational. By doing so, he/she transforms into an Integrating …show more content…
An individual must also look out for non-verbal cues (i.e. body language, facial expressions, etc.). Dr. Albert Mehrabian specifically pointed out the three types of communication that listeners must look out for namely: actual words (7%), the way words are delivered such as the tone used, accent, etc. (38%), and facial expressions (55%). In relation to TA, Berne came up with Games People Play to reveal the dynamics of human relationships. A game refers to repetitive transactions resulting to predictable outcome. Games can be played at different degrees of intensity. The most ideal/socially acceptable games are first degree games where there is a willing player within a social circle. Second degree games are games that the players would like to engage in and may not cause any harm/damage. And lastly, third degree games when it involves harm/damage, leading to imprisonment, hospitalization,