The social self emphasizes on such aspects of life as cooperation, unity and sacrifice. This is also known as _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Familial Self
Option (1) Personal Self — Incorrect. The personal self is an orientation in which one is primarily concerned with oneself, laying emphasis on personal freedom, personal responsibility, personal achievement or personal comforts. That is the opposite of cooperation and sacrifice.
Option (2) Cooperative Self — Incorrect. There is no such term. The self that values cooperation is the social self, and its other name is the familial or relational self.
Option (3) Familial Self — Correct. The social self emerges in relation with others and emphasises cooperation, unity, affiliation, sacrifice, support or sharing. Because it values family and social relationships, it is also referred to as the familial or relational self.
Option (4) Self Concept — Incorrect. Self-concept is the way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes, positive or negative. It is our view of ourselves, not the social side of the self.
NCERT (2025-26): “Kinds of Self … A distinction is made between ‘personal’ and ‘social’ self. The personal self leads to an orientation in which one feels primarily concerned with oneself. We have talked above how our biological needs lead to the development of a ‘biological self’. But, soon a child’s psychological and social needs in the context of her/his environment lead other components of personal self to emerge. Emphasis comes to be laid on those aspects of life that relate only to the concerned person, such as personal freedom, personal responsibility, personal achievement, or personal comforts. The social self emerges in relation with others and emphasises such aspects of life as cooperation, unity, affiliation, sacrifice, support or sharing. This self values family and social relationships. Hence, it is also referred to as familial or relational self.” |