Community College of Manito

Manito Albay
S.Y. 2021 - 2022

GE1

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Module3 – Week 3

Intelligent Behaviors:
Seeing My Natural Ability

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WILMEA A. BUBAN
College Instructor
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MODULE 3
How to use this Module
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other task that will distract
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of the module.

1. Follow carefully all the contents and the instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on an extra pad or notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, which is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the activities in the provided space of the module.
4. Analyse conceptually the given activity and apply what you have learned.
5. Enjoy studying.

Parts of the Module

1. Challenge – this part contains the objective of the Module.
2. Introduction – this gives an overview or brief background of the Module.
3. Activity – this is the first phase of the lesson.
4. Analysis – this phase is a thinking exercise and so deeper in the context than the Activity
phase.
5. Abstraction – with the help of guide questions, the learners are expected to connect
information and concepts in order to come up with generalization.
6. Application – the transfer of learning phase. If the learner gained mastery of the concepts,
theories and principles, they show evidence of their learning by applying what they
learned through real life situations.
7. Reflection – the learner is expected to distill the big ideas learned from the Module and
connect theses to his personal life.

CHALLENGE
A t the end of this module, you will be able to:

 Conduct yourself effectively in different situation as well as convey

ideas and thought to others.
 Identify your natural qualities and behaviour: and  Assess and
improve your study habits.

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INTRODUCTION
In this module, it will focus on intelligent behaviors an individual is capable of using in
making decision in novel situation.

ACTIVITY # 3
Diagnose Your Study Habits

Direction: Read the following questions carefully and answer them honestly by writing YES or
No on the space provided.

_______________ 1. Do you have a definite place for studying?

_______________ 2. Do you have a definite time for studying?

_______________ 3. Do you read under a colored light?

_______________ 4. Are you neat and orderly in your work?

_______________ 5. Do you keep all necessary materials together?

_______________ 6. Do you study when you are fresh and clean?

_______________ 7. Do you concentrate when you study and relax when you play?

_______________ 8. Do you make it a point a point to get off to a good start in each new lesson?

_______________ 9. Do you do the hardest or least interesting job first?

______________ 10. Do you complete one job before going to another?

______________ 11. Do you complete what you started?

______________ 12. Do you generally take down notes during a lecture, recitation, etc.?

______________ 13. Do you study late into the night or even all night long?

______________ 14. Do you read more than what you required to read for a subject?

______________ 15. When you find a new word, do you immediately look it up in the
dictionary?

______________ 16. Are you attentive in the class?

______________ 17. Do you always go to class well-prepared?

______________ 18. Do you do your daily assignments yourself?

______________ 19. Do you review often?

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______________ 20. Do you evaluate your progress from time to time and act accordingly?

ANALYSIS
1. What made it easier to accomplish the activity above?

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2. What made it easier?

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ABSTRACTION

Fourteen Intelligent Behaviors

Performance can be greatly influenced by one’s behaviour. Behavior is defined as the
manner in which a person conducts himself/herself in various circumstances. When a person is
behaving intelligently, he/she is said to manifest 14 behaviors or dispositions (Costa, 2020)

The following are 14 intelligent behaviors indicative of an efficient and effective

problem-solver, many of which were originally compiled by Costa (2000:

1. Persistence – it means not giving up when the answer to a problem is not immediately known.

2. Overcoming impulsiveness – it involves planning, clarifying goals, exploring alternative

strategies and considering consequences before one begin a task.

3. Listening to others – some cognitive psychologists think that the ability to listen to another
person and understand their point of view is one of the highest forms of intelligent behaviour.

4. Flexibility in thinking – it is when one considers other point of view rather that running with
first thought that comes to mind.

5. Metacognition – It refers to the awareness of how one is thinking or the knowledge of what is
going on in one’s head.

6. Checking for accuracy and precession – it is the behaviour of not letting speed surpass the
desire of craftsmanship.

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7. Questioning and problem – posing – it means asking questions and finding out problems for
oneself.

8. Applying past knowledge to new situations – it refers to act of calling upon one’s store of
knowledge and experience as a source of data, theories, or processes to solve each new
challenges.

9. Precision of language and thought – a person with this behaviour uses descriptive terms to
distinguish objects, and provide criteria for value judgements.

10. Using all the senses – the senses of feeling, seeing, hearing, or even tasting are utilized to
solve problems more effectively.

11. Creativity – it means applying ingenuity, originality and insight. Creativity develops
one’s capacity to generate original, unique, clever or useful products, solutions and techniques.

12. Living with a sense of wonderment – Involved in this behaviour are inquisitiveness,
curiosity, and openness to beauty, intricacy, complexity and simplicity.

13. Cooperation – it refers to taking advantage of the knowledge and insights that can only
come as a result of social relationships.

14. Sense of humor – it refers to being able to look at situations, opportunities, problems and
relationships with nonchalance and fun.

RELFECTION
Possessing many of these intelligent behaviors is an advantage in the corporate world. Business
firms looks not only for knowledge and experience, but also for efficiency and effectiveness. The
global war for talent is likely to intensify. Many firms and companies are already struggling to
find enough well trained and inventive professionals. Similarly to future educators, this is also
necessary to be able to adapt with different situation enable to apply it with the students and in
the workplace.

References

De Vera et al (2018) Introspection: Understanding the Self. Mandaluyong City,

Philippines. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Student Name: _____________________________Course/Year___________Date:___________

WORKSHEET # 4
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Direction: Answer the following the space provided.

1. Which of the 14 qualities characterize your behaviours?

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2. Which do you need to start working on?

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Community College of Manito

Manito Albay
S.Y. 2021 - 2022

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WILMEA A. BUBAN
College Instructor
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UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Module 4 – Week 4

Emotional Self:
Achieving my Emotional Competencies

NAME____________________________________COURSE/YEAR: ___________DATE:________

MODULE 4
CHALLENGE
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Discuss the nature and kinds of emotion;

2. Identify the physiological reactions to emotions;
3. Enumerate ways of controlling and managing emotions; and
4. Explain the primary emotional responses of the self to achieve emotional maturity.

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ACTIVITY # 4
Sharing of Feelings

1. Figure. 1 is an example of feeling or emotion?

2. Share your feeling/emotion today by checking your dominant emotion and explain why
you feel that way.

Figure: 1

3. Which comes first? Feeling or Emotion?

4. On your own understanding, is emotion and feeling similar? If yes, Why? If no, Why?

ANALYSIS
Direction: Indicate the answers for Activity # 4 on the space provided.

1. Figure. 1 is an example of feeling or emotion?

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2. Share your feeling/emotion today by checking your dominant emotion and explain why
you feel that way.
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3. Which comes first? Feeling or Emotion?

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4. On your own understanding, is emotion and feeling similar? If yes, Why? If no, Why?

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ABSTRACTION

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Fundamentals of Emotion
Based on Plutchik’s (1980) configuration of emotion, there are eight fundamental
emotions, namely: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, and anticipation.

Figure2: Wheel of Emotion

Plutchick’s wheel of emotion demonstrates how emotions are related to one another
(Fig.2). Emotions are adjacent to one another in the wheel are closely related and can be
combined. The combinations can be found on the outer part of the wheel; for instance, love is tue
combination of joy and trust. Meanwhile, sadness is the opposite of joy, and anticipation is the
opposite of surprise. The eight fundamental emotions also come in a variety of intensities. Those
nearest to the center signify the most intense forms, while those from the farthest from the center
are the weak forms.

Emotion and Feeling

Emotions are neuro-physiological reactions unleashed by an external or internal stimulus

(emotions are physical). Feelings are a self-perception of specific emotions, being a subjective

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expression of emotions (feelings are mental). While emotions are associated with bodily
reactions that are activated through neurotransmitters and hormones released by the brain,
feelings are the conscious experience of emotional reactions. The emotions he identified were
happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise, anger, pride, shame, embarrassment, and excitement.

Feeling – is an emotional reaction. It is the involvement of all affective and emotional states.

Emotion – is a mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort.

The emotion comes first and is universal. What kind of feeling(s) it will then become
varies enormously from person to person and from situation to situation because feelings are
shaped by individual temperament and experience. Two people can feel the same emotion but
label it under different names.

Emotion Management Strategies

In any social interaction, feelings may arise. These emotions may be positive or negative
and may affect relationship as well. Thus, people should always keep your emotions in check to
avoid misunderstanding and miscommunication.

What are the best strategies for managing emotions? How can you avoid outbursts and
negative feelings towards others? Langey (2012) lays out some tips on managing emoytions:

1. Smile to make yourself feel good – Face the mirror and smile. After some time, your
mood will be better and you might even laugh naturally. Do it for atleast 30 seconds.
2. Smile to make others feel good – Smiling opens up your connection with others. It also
leads to experiencing empathy.

3. Get up and move – Exercise activates happy hormones that includes endorphin,
dopamine, serotonin among others. Movement is also important for the lymphatic system
to get toxins out of your body. Get up from your desk and jump and bounce regularly.
4. Check in with your body – Scan your body by feeling the tensions building up. Learn to
relate these tensions with the emotion you feel to understand how your feelings affect
your physiology.
5. Physically remove tension – If you feel tense in your arms, shake them. Likewise, if
there is tension in your chest, stretch and breathe deeply.
6. Breathe – Perform diaphragmatic or deep breathing by contracting your diaphragm. Let
your lower lungs fill with oxygen to pass around your body and brain. You will feel a
tingly sensation and your belly will expand. Do this exercise for the atleast 60 seconds.
The body cannot sustain anger when you are breathing deeply.
7. Talk to someone – It is healthier ti vent your anger and frustrations to a friend rather that
to suppress them. Express your feelings so you can start to resolve the situation.
8. Disengage and re-engage emotions – Learn to park your emotions to deal with at a later
time, but do not avoid them. Express your feelings so you can start to resolve the
situations.

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 9. Label your emotions – After acknowledging your emotions, label them. This activity
reduces the intensity of your emotions. The part of the brain that feels the emotion is the
same part that names it.
10. Label your emotions for others – you can often defuse a tense situation by
acknowledging the feelings of others. When you ask, “I sense that you are angry. Can
you tell me how you feel?” the other person will be encouraged to consider and label
his/her emotion as well. He/she may respond with “Yes, I feel angry,” or “No, I am not
angry; I am annoyed.”

REFLECTION
This module examined how emotions are related to each other. It also taught you how to
manage your emotions especially when you interact with other people. It argued as well the
suppression of feelings is not helpful as it builds up tension in your physical body. Thus, you
must always recognize and acknowledge your emotions as well as release them in a way that will
not hurt others.
References

De Vera et al (2018) Introspection: Understanding the Self. Mandaluyong City,

Philippines. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

Brawner et al (2018) Understanding the Self. Quezon City, Philippines. C&E Publishing,
Inc.

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Student Name: _____________________________Course/Year___________Date:___________

WORKSHEET # 5

Managing Emotions
Direction: The following are questions that will help you see how well you manage your
emotions. Write your honest answers on the space provided:

1. Cite at least three experiences that were brought about by your feelings of anger, grief,
love, jealousy, guilt or fear.
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2. How did you overcome these difficult experiences?

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3. Do you agree that love, despite being a positive emotion, can also cause problems? Describe an
experience which can justify your answer.

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