Transactional Analysis (TA)

Berne has put forward a useful framework for exchanges and relating to others ( 1964 ) . It is called Transactional Analysis ( TA ) which suggest three ways of relating. Each individual has three egos — parent ego, adult ego and child ego. Parent ego is learned from parents. It is protective and moralistic. Whenever in any situation, there is dependence or the question of morals and values, the parent ego is activated. A superior may exercise parent ego while dealing with the subordinates. The adult ego is reality-oriented, problem-centred and mature. It allows one to cope with stress. The child ego comes naturally to a youngster. It is an ego in helpless situation and dependent situation. It is playful and inquisitive. A successful transaction occurs when a teacher’s parent ego interacts with a student’s child ego. There is conflict if the teacher’s adult ego transacts with a youngster’s adult ego.

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