TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS

Definition: It is an approach to

understanding human behavior on how people relate to others.

Importance:It has the ability to deal with the

entire range of human behavior in a consistent and understandable way.

The Ego State

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Parent Ego State

represents all the attitudes and behaviors that we have copied from our parents and others who served as parents figures as we were growing up.

Adult Ego State

This is related to the person’s ability to size up reality, to analyze the odds, and to act accordingly.

Child Ego State

this is always selfish, easily angered, often fickle and fascinated by the idea of doing wrong.

Life Positions

Two ways: * OK* NOT OK

Four (4) positions:1. I’m OK – You’re OK2. I’m not OK – You’re OK3. I’m not OK – You’re not OK4. I’m OK – You’re not OK

Role Playing

Three basic role of TA:1. victim2. persecutor3. rescuer