LESSONS 1-5: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

SSP-1 ACTIVITY: ORAL RECITATION

What is the "Self"?

The self is your awareness of who you are. It is your answer to "Who am I?"

 What was Socrates' famous advice about the self? 

"Know Thyself."

What did Rene Descartes mean by "I think, therefore I am"?  

The existence of the self is proven by the ability to think and be conscious.

 According to Freud, what are the 3 parts of the self?  

Id - desires, Ego - reality, Superego - conscience and morals.

What is the main characteristic of the Western view of the self?

 Individualistic - focuses on being unique, independent, and personal goals.

What is the main characteristic of the Eastern view of the self? 

Collectivistic - focuses on family, community, and harmony.

What is "Kapwa" in Filipino culture?

 Shared identity. "I am because we are."

According to Buddhism, what is the nature of the self?

There is no permanent self. The self is connected to everything

What are "Agents of Socialization"? 

 Family, School, Peers, Media, and Church that shape our self.

Who proposed the "Looking-Glass Self"?

Charles Cooley. We see ourselves based on how others see and treat us

What is the difference between Personal Identity and Social Identity? 

Personal Identity: Your traits and personality. Social Identity: Your roles - student, daughter, friend.

 Why is college important in developing the self?

Because it exposes you to new people and new ideas that challenge and shape who you are.

What is "Body Image"?

How you see, think, and feel about your own body.

What are the 3 components of the Sexual Self?

Biological Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation.

Why is it important to take care of the physical self?  

Because it affects your health, confidence, and overall well-being.

According to William James, what is included in the Material Self?

Everything you call "mine" - your body, clothes, gadgets, and family.

What is the "Economic Self"?

Your relationship with money - how you earn, spend, and save it.

True or False: "More possessions = more happiness."

 False. Materialism does not guarantee happiness.

What do we call a society that tells us "buy this to be happy"? 

Consumer Culture

What is the most important lesson of the Material Self for students? 

 Learn to budget and do not compare your worth to what others own.