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what do holistic self-descriptions imply? It would help if you’ve studied psych?

Posted by admin on Feb 24, 2010 under Self Help

I know that holistic-self descriptions are things like "I am me" and "I am a human being." But what do they say about yourself if you choose to use more holistic self-descriptions?

I’m asking because I did an experiment in psych class where I ended up describing myself with an equal number of social self-descriptions "I am a sister, I am a student, etc" and Holistic self-descriptions "I am me."

I didn’t use any physical self-descriptions and I used a few psychological self-descriptions.

Do holistic self descriptions say you lack a personal identity or does it say the opposite, that I am secure in my personal identity? I’m curious because according to the sheet our professor handed to us holistic descriptions are defined as "so comprehensive or vague that they do not distinguish one person from another."

It would help if the answer-er studied psychology, so I know you’re not just going by gut feelings or psychobabble with your answer.
I wanted to add that the thing that’s throwing me off is our hand-out’s description of "holistic." It says "comprehensive or vague." Comprehensive is a totally different adjective than vague. Comprehensive means complete, all-inclusive, far- reaching. Vague means abstract and unclear. At least it said comprehensive OR vague instead of comprehensive AND vague but it’s still not a clear definition.

Virtually anytime the term ‘holistic’ is thrown around, it is utter garbage. Your personal identity is just that, personal. We are social creatures, so of course there are going to be some homogenization. If everyone was absolutely different, then society would never have developed. We are very similar in most ways, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t different.

Trying to describe yourself with words is not nearly as functional as defining yourself with actions.

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  1. WindowWizard Said,

    "I am confused"
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  2. Stevo-the-man Said,

    Holostic is you physically & psychologically.
    References :

  3. Andy C Said,

    Virtually anytime the term ‘holistic’ is thrown around, it is utter garbage. Your personal identity is just that, personal. We are social creatures, so of course there are going to be some homogenization. If everyone was absolutely different, then society would never have developed. We are very similar in most ways, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t different.

    Trying to describe yourself with words is not nearly as functional as defining yourself with actions.
    References :
    Psych was my wife’s and my major in college.

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