Delapaz, Yenoh John N.

IT12FA4

Pages No. 23-24

Instructions: Read the different statements below and answer the succeeding questions. In answering, take note

of the three discerning points between empiricism and rationalism.

1. When you are studying or reviewing lessons, are you more likely to take the rationalist viewpoint or

empiricist viewpoint? Why?

2. How do you apply empiricism and/or rationalism in studying your lessons? Be specific and concrete. Try to

remember your habits and how you make sense of the lessons.

3. Is it possible to make use of both philosophical approaches? Why or Why not?

Pages 145-148

Instructions: This exercise is designed to help you become aware of how emotions are dealt with, on a personal

level. For each emotion, write what you do when you experience the emotion listed. Include both productive

and destructive behavior. Write as many as you can.

Emotions Productive Behaviors Destructive Behaviors

Happy
Sad
Excited
Afraid
Inspired
Angry

Instructions: After writing down your answers for Exercise 5.1.1A, answer the following questions:

1. Among the behaviors you listed, did you write down more productive behaviors or destructive behaviors?

2. Identify the emotion where you gad more productive behaviors, which emotion did you have more

destructive behaviors?

3. Are you more likely to have positive emotions or negative emotions? Explain your answer.

4. How do your emotions influence your sense of self?