self-ideal Q sort

a technique used to measure the discrepancy between an individual’s existing and ideal self-concepts. Participants are required to sort descriptions of characteristics twice, first with regard to how they see themselves and then in terms of how they would like to be.

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Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

subject of consciousness

1. the observing ego, or “I.” See also nominative self; self as observer.

2. the subject matter, or contents, of conscious experience. Compare object of consciousness.