Self

• The self, in contemporary literature and even common sense is commonly defined by the following characteristics: “Separate, self-contained, independent, consistent, unitary, and private”
• Characteristics of self:

  Separate - it is distinct from other selves always unique has its own identity
• Characteristics of self:

  Self-contained and independent - because in itself it can exist.
• Characteristics of self:

  Consistent - because it has a personality that is enduring and therefore can be expected to persist for quite some time.
• Characteristics of self:

  Private - Person sorts out information, feelings and emotions and thought processes within the self. Whole process is not accessible to anyone but the self
• Characteristics of self:

  Unitary- Self is in that it is the center of all experiences and thoughts that run through a certain person. All process, emotions, and thoughts converge. It is like the chief command post in an individual where all processes, emotions, and thoughts converge.