1. Transaction Analysis focuses on understanding which ego state (Parent, Adult, Child) is active in a person when they speak or respond, and how this affects the outcome of an interaction.

Main Determinants


Ego States:

  1. Parent: Rules, criticism, care
  2. Adult: Rational, problem-solving
  3. Child: Emotional, spontaneous, dependent


Transactions:

Complementary or crossed exchanges between ego states, which can either keep communication smooth or create conflict.


Strokes:

Units of recognition (positive or negative, verbal or non-verbal) that influence motivation, self-esteem, and relationship quality.

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