By studying the human mind and behavior in different ways, each sub-discipline of psychology provides a unique perspective on the self. The self is a theoretical concept or idea that psychologists use to think about a set of related concepts related to an individual's own identity; it is not measured or observed directly. The self is split into a number of components, is affected by our surroundings, and develops over the course of our lives.
Before the concept of the self emerged, society predominantly defined people by their external characteristics and the role they played in society. These are aspects of what is now called the outer self, a person’s outward characteristics and identities. A person’s job, clothing style, and possessions all help to form their outer self.
The outer self is an external representation of a person’s inner self. The inner self describes a person’s internal characteristics, such as personality, values, beliefs, and ideas, and forms the core of who a person is.
The inner self includes traits and desires. These are manifested in the outer self, the observeable outward representation of the self and how you present to the world.