Question

"I am one who easily gets hurt," is an example of which aspect of 'Self'?

• A. Self as a 'subject'
• B. Self as an 'object'
• C. Self as a 'knower'
• D. Self as a 'known'

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The statement "I am one who easily gets hurt" refers to an introspective reflection on one's traits, feelings, or characteristics. This kind of reflection involves examining one's self as an object that can be described, analyzed, and assessed. 

In psychology, the 'Self' can be viewed from different perspectives: the 'subject' and the 'object'.

• Self as a 'subject': This is the active aspect of self-awareness, where the self is doing the observing. It's about the 'self' that experiences and enacts in the moment.
• Self as an 'object': This pertains to viewing oneself with the traits and characteristics, like how we describe ourselves. It involves examining our own personality traits, behaviors, and emotional reactions as entities we can assess.
• Self as a 'knower': Relates to cognition and awareness itself.
• Self as a 'known': Related to known facts or information about oneself.

Given the options, the statement "I am one who easily gets hurt" falls under Self as an 'object', as it involves reflecting on a personal characteristic that one can identify and describe.

Answer 2

The statement "I am one who easily gets hurt" reflects the self as an 'object'. In this context, the self is viewed from an external perspective, where the individual assesses their own emotional sensitivity and vulnerability. This means they are reflecting on how others might perceive them or how they perceive their own reactions to external events.

This contrasts with the self as a 'subject', which involves the individual’s experiences and thoughts from a first-person perspective. The self as a subject is about personal experience, internal thoughts, and the way one perceives and interacts with the world.