Seven levels of man
1. Body The material basis of man. Its task is to live, move, recover, and interact with the surrounding world. 2. Subconscious The subconscious is the collective experience of the body. It includes: genetic programs; innate reflexes; insti…
1. Body
The material basis of man.
Its task is to live, move, recover, and interact with the surrounding world.
2. Subconscious
The subconscious is the collective experience of the body.
It includes:
- genetic programs;
- innate reflexes;
- instincts;
- immune memory;
- epigenetic influences;
- automatic reactions of the body;
- habits;
- experience accumulated by the person himself.
In your model, this could also include the hypothesis that the body has its own distributed information processing: not only the brain, but also the nervous system, gut, heart, immune, and endocrine systems participate in regulating a person's behavior and well-being. This is partially consistent with modern research on the gut-brain axis, but the idea of a complete "body intelligence" requires further testing.
You can say:
The subconscious is the mind of the body.
3. Consciousness
- Consciousness is the observer and the controller.
- It connects the body, psyche and higher levels of personality.
- This is where the choice comes in.
4. Psyche
The psyche is the operating system of the personality.
It unites:
- emotions;→
- memory;
- thinking;
- imagination;
- attention;
- language;
- ability to learn.
If the subconscious stores programs, then the psyche constantly uses and changes them.
5. Superconsciousness
This is where the philosophical part of the model begins.
In your concept:
Superconsciousness is the experience and knowledge of the soul and spirit that has not yet become part of ordinary consciousness.
It manifests itself as:
- inspiration;
- intuition;
- creative insights;
- sense of meaning;
- moral sense;
- deep insights.
If we're talking about extrasensory perception, that's a separate hypothesis. To date, science has no generally accepted evidence for the existence of extrasensory abilities. Therefore, if we include them in the concept of new psychology, it would be more accurate to refer to them asarea for research, and not as an established fact.
You can say:
The superconscious is a source of new knowledge that goes beyond the accumulated experience of the individual.
6. Soul
- The soul answers the question:
- Who am I?
- She stores:
- personal individuality;
- values;→
- the ability to love;
- sense of beauty;
- conscience;
- internal authenticity.
7. Spirit
- The Spirit answers the question:
- Where am I going?
- It defines:
The main idea
Cha person is considered asmulti-level system:
- the body carries biological memory;
- the subconscious automatically controls the life of the organism;
- the psyche processes experience;
- consciousness makes a choice;
- the superconscious opens up new possibilities;
- the soul defines the inner essence;
- the spirit sets the direction of development.
Social connections
Humans are social beings. Their personalities are formed, developed, and revealed through relationships with others.
Social connections are a space in which a person learns love, trust, cooperation, responsibility and mutual assistance.
In the new psychology, relationships are viewed not only as a means of communication, but also as a vital factor in psychological development.
The main levels of social connections are:
- family;→
- genus;→
- Friends;
- communities;
- team;
- society;→
- humanity.→
Each level influences the formation of personality, values, worldview and behavior.
Through communication, a person gains knowledge, experience, support and the opportunity to see himself through the eyes of other people.
Healthy social connections are based on:
- respect;→
- trust;→
- honesty;
- mutual responsibility;
- cooperation;→
- freedom of the individual;
- justice;
- mutual support.
The breakdown of social connections leads to loneliness, mistrust, alienation and weakening of psychological resilience.
Therefore, one of the tasks of the new psychology is to develop a culture of communication, the ability to resolve conflicts, cooperate, and create communities in which people can reveal their abilities.
Participating in a creative community is especially important. When people unite around shared values and goals, a collective potential emerges that far exceeds the capabilities of any individual.
Social connections also serve as a space for the transmission of knowledge, traditions, culture, and experience between generations. Through this, individuals become part of the continuous history of their family, their people, and all of humanity.
Social connections answer the question:
"Who am I walking through life with?"
They connect personal development with the well-being of others and remind us that personal development and social development are inseparable.
A person reveals himself most fully when he not only receives support from society, but also becomes a source of support, knowledge, creativity and creation for others.
Environment
The environment is the space of human life, including nature, human-made infrastructure and technology.
In the new psychology, the environment is viewed not as a background, but as an active factor influencing physical condition, psyche, behavior, relationships and quality of life.
Humans constantly interact with the world around them. This interaction occurs on three levels.
Nature
Nature is the natural environment for human existence.
Light, air, water, soil, plants, animals, the changing seasons and natural rhythms influence health, emotional state, attention and the ability to recover.
Contact with nature helps reduce stress, restore internal resources and feel connected to life.
Caring for nature simultaneously becomes caring for people.
City
The city is an artificial environment created by society.
Architecture, transportation, noise levels, safety, the availability of green spaces, public spaces, and cultural life influence psychological well-being, the quality of communication, and lifestyle.
The city can both support human development and create chronic tension, a feeling of isolation and overload.
Therefore, one of the goals of the new psychology is to create an environment in which it is easier for a person to live, communicate, learn, create, and recuperate.
Technologies
Technology is an extension of human capabilities.
They enhance a person's ability to communicate, learn, create, and solve complex problems.
However, technology can not only help, but also distract, increase information overload, addiction, and social isolation.
New psychology views technology as a tool that should serve human development rather than control attention, values, and lifestyle.
Artificial intelligence occupies a special place.
It can become an assistant in education, creativity, medicine, psychological support and scientific research if its use is based on the principles of ethics, transparency and respect for human freedom.
Unity of man and environment
The environment answers the question:
“What kind of world do I live in and what kind of world do I create around myself?”
Man is simultaneously a part of the environment and its creator.
By changing the world around him, he changes himself.
Conversely, by developing oneself, a person is able to create a healthier, more beautiful, safer and harmonious environment for others.
The primary goal of the new psychology is to help people learn to live in harmony with nature, use technology wisely, and collaborate to create a society that fosters personal development and the well-being of future generations.
Interaction with nature and the environment
Humans do not exist separately from the surrounding world. They are part of a unified natural system and constantly exchange matter, energy, and information with it.
In the new psychology, the environment is viewed not only as a place where a person lives, but also as an active participant in his development.
Every breath, every sip of water, every ray of light and every contact with living nature become part of a person’s inner life.
Nature
Nature is the primary environment for human existence.
It has shaped man for millions of years and continues to influence his body, psyche and lifestyle.
Forests, mountains, rivers, sea, plants, animals, soil, sunlight, the change of day and night, the seasons - all this creates a natural environment to which humans are evolutionarily adapted.
Regular interaction with nature promotes:
- physical recovery;
- emotional balance;
- stress reduction;
- development of observation skills;
- creative thinking;
- a feeling of unity with life.
Artificial environment
Cities, buildings, roads, industry and digital infrastructure are the result of human activity.
The built environment can enhance quality of life, but if poorly designed, it can create noise, pollution, information overload, and feelings of alienation.
The human task is to create a space that supports health, cooperation, creativity and inner balance.
Technological environment
Modern technologies significantly expand human capabilities.
They help us learn, communicate, create new knowledge, and solve complex problems.
However, technology must remain a tool for humans.
When a person begins to submit to technology, he or she loses the ability to concentrate, communicate, and make independent decisions, and their inner balance is disrupted.
Therefore, new psychology views the development of digital culture as an important part of psychological health.
Interaction
- A person constantly influences the world around him.
- Every thought becomes an action.
- Every action changes the environment.
- The changed environment again affects the person.
- Thus, a continuous cycle of mutual development arises.
Environmental awareness
New psychology views caring for nature not only as an ecological task, but also as a manifestation of psychological maturity.
A person who treats the earth, water, air, plants, animals and other people with care simultaneously strengthens his own inner state and creates conditions for the well-being of future generations.
The main principle
Man is not the master of nature and is not separated from it.
It is part of a single living system.
Human health cannot be completely separated from the health of the family, society and the environment.
Personal development becomes complete when a person learns to live in harmony with himself, with other people and with the world of which he is a part.
Interaction with the environment answers the question:
"How do I influence the world, and how does the world influence me?"
It is in this continuous interaction that a responsible attitude towards life, nature, society and the future is born.
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