Introduction Some would say that the crux of Psychology began with the saying “know thyself” most famously said by the Greek philosopher Plato. Psychology has aimed at trying to understand ourselves as human beings since its first days. Analyzing the self can be done by a few different methods which include but are not limited to; Kohlberg's theory of Moral Development, Ainsworth’s Attachment styles, Existential-Humanistic Psychology, and Traits. Before analyzing myself it is imperative to describe myself which is the first step in the process. I am a nineteen year old who identifies as male. I would begin by describing myself as persistent, resilient and philosophical and/or a deep thinker. These concepts which I identify with have been molded over my time spent on this earth through my experiences and biology. Also part of my identity lays in my mental illness which has allowed me to experience new perspectives and trials that have taught me a handful of lessons. Personality may be caused by a lot of facticity; but, in my life I feel as if I have transcended a lot to shape myself to the fullest ability allowed to a self and will continue too. …show more content…
Ainsworth describes attachment as an emotional tie to an individual which includes parents and others such as friends and significant others. I think that Ainsworth’s ambivalent/resistant attachment style fits me most looking at the scope of my whole life. At the age of five when I started Elementary school I would become very distressed about my mother leaving me to the point that I would get very sick. When my mother would return to pick me up from school I remember being upset that she left me but was also glad she came to get me. Similarly I would always be afraid of my mother forgetting me or leaving me. As an example I would always fear my mother would not remember to pick me up off of the school bus after