BES - 062 Unit -1 Interpersonal Processes

Unit -1 Interpersonal Processes

Transactional Analysis

The method of T.I. was developed by Eric Berne. He believed that childhood experiences are the basis for the development of personalities. It is used to understand human interaction as well as for therapy.

Three ego states :  CAP

C – Child ego (Irrational, purely based on emotion)

A – Adult ego (based on logic, rationality)P – Parent ego (behaviour,thoughts and feelings copied from parents)

Types of transactions – CCU

1. Complementary 2. Crossed 3. Ulterior

Life Position Analysis : refers to basic beliefs about self and others that is used to justify one’s behavoiur and decisions.Four life positions:

I’m ok and you’re ok (I+ U+)

I’m ok and you’re not ok (I+ U-)

I’m not ok and you’re ok (I- U+)

I’m not ok and you’re not ok (I-U-)