Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

In the Transactional Analysis, Ego State Analysis involves analyzing:
A. Id, Ego, Super Ego
B. Alter Ego
C. Parent, Adult, Child
D. Voluntary and Involuntary Ego

Correct option is C

Transactional Analysis (TA), developed by Eric Berne, identifies three primary ego states that influence human behavior: Parent, Adult, and Child. Let’s analyze each option:

-Id, Ego, Super Ego (A): This is incorrect. The Id, Ego, and Super Ego are concepts from Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, not from Transactional Analysis. TA uses the Parent, Adult, and Child ego states instead of Freud's model.

-Alter Ego (B): This is incorrect. Alter Ego is not a term used in Transactional Analysis. The focus is on the Parent, Adult, and Child ego states.

-Parent, Adult, Child (C): This is correct. Transactional Analysis is based on the idea that individuals operate from three ego states:
-    Parent: Behaviors, thoughts, and feelings copied from parental figures or authority figures (either nurturing or critical).
-    Adult: The rational, logical part of the personality that deals with the present reality.
-    Child: The emotional and spontaneous part, shaped by childhood experiences.

-Voluntary and Involuntary Ego (D): This is incorrect. Transactional Analysis does not use the terms voluntary and involuntary ego. It focuses on the Parent, Adult, and Child states, which involve different roles and behaviors, not voluntary/involuntary distinctions.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (c) C only, as Parent, Adult, and Child are the three key ego states in Transactional Analysis.

Information Booster

1. Transactions
A transaction is an exchange of communication between two people, involving a stimulus and a response. Transactions can be:
a. Complementary Transactions:
-The response is appropriate and expected, coming from the ego state addressed.
-Example: Adult-to-Adult communication (e.g., “What time is the meeting?” “It’s at 3 PM.”).
b. Crossed Transactions:
-The response is unexpected or comes from a different ego state, leading to miscommunication.
-Example: Adult-to-Adult question met with a Critical Parent response (e.g., “Why are you always asking me?”).
c. Ulterior Transactions:
-Involve hidden messages or agendas, often leading to psychological games.
-Example: Saying “I’m fine” (Adult) while displaying anger (Child).

2. Life Scripts
Life scripts are unconscious life plans formed in childhood, influenced by early experiences and decisions. They shape an individual’s beliefs, behaviors, and expectations about themselves and the world. Scripts can be:
-Winning Scripts: Lead to positive outcomes and fulfillment.
-Losing Scripts: Lead to negative outcomes and self-sabotage.
-Non-Winning Scripts: Result in a neutral or mediocre life.

3. Strokes
Strokes are units of recognition or attention that individuals give and receive. They can be:
-Positive Strokes: Affirming and supportive (e.g., praise, hugs).
-Negative Strokes: Critical or harmful (e.g., insults, rejection).
-Conditional Strokes: Based on behavior (e.g., “You did a great job!”).
-Unconditional Strokes: Given for simply being (e.g., “I love you.”).