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Young people in this millennium tend to devote most of their time in the addicting
realm of Social Media resulting to lack of time spent for self-introspection and
reflection.Most of their times are spent for Vlogging, accepting online challenges, posting
selfies and travel blogs, viewing videos, etc., while less are spent in resolving and
addressing personal issues and self identify. They seem to lack the necessary skills and
proper guidance in dealing with the self in times of vulnerabilities. While most of their
attentions are preoccupied with the presentations posted online that kept themselves busy
online, they tend to deviate themselves from the trend of understanding the self through the
personality theories of various disciplines. What is most challenging by the educators is
their strong tendency to determine their self-identity through the digital personalities which
are mostly fake and unreal. What is trending online seems to be the determinants of their
personality and self identity.
This course, Understanding the Self, follows the blended learning modality for the
college students facing the havoc of this pandemic. Compliant to what is prescribed by
CHED memorandum; this is designed for them to understand themselves better through the
various disciplines and be able to use the proper response in confronting this global crisis.
This is significantly beneficial on the part of the young students in transcending themselves
towards human authenticity. The Pandemic brought by the COVID 19 has post a great
challenge on the personality and decision making skills of the young students. This is to
facilitate them in using their free choice based on what they feel as significant to their own
growth and mental health development.
The course is divided into three major parts: The Self from Various Perspectives,
Unpacking the Self, and Managing and Caring for the Self. This Instructional Materials is a
product of the collaborative efforts of the faculty members of the JHCSC System who are
teaching this course.
The Authors
Preface
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Young people in this millennium tend to devote most of their time in the addicting
realm of Social Media resulting to lack of time spent for self-introspection and reflection.
Most of their times are spent for Vlogging, accepting online challenges, posting selfies and
travel blogs, viewing videos, etc., while less are spent in resolving and addressing personal
issues and self identify. They seem to lack the necessary skills and proper guidance in
dealing with the self in times of vulnerabilities. While most of their attentions are
preoccupied with the presentations posted online that kept themselves busy online, they tend
to deviate themselves from the trend of understanding the self through the personality
theories of various disciplines. What is most challenging by the educators is their strong
tendency to determine their self-identity through the digital personalities which are mostly
fake and unreal. What is trending online seems to be the determinants of their personality
and self identity.
This course, Understanding the Self, follows the blended learning modality for the
college students facing the havoc of this pandemic. Compliant to what is prescribed by
CHED memorandum; this is designed for them to understand themselves better through the
various disciplines and be able to use the proper response in confronting this global crisis.
This is significantly beneficial on the part of the young students in transcending themselves
towards human authenticity. The Pandemic brought by the COVID 19 has post a great
challenge on the personality and decision making skills of the young students. This is to
facilitate them in using their free choice based on what they feel as significant to their own
growth and mental health development.
The course is divided into three major parts: The Self from Various Perspectives,
Unpacking the Self, and Managing and Caring for the Self. This Instructional Materials is a
product of the collaborative efforts of the faculty members of the JHCSC System who are
teaching this course.
The Authors
Acknowledgment
The development of this module is made possible through the initiative of Dr. Mary
Jocelyn V. Battung, JHCSC President; Dr. Lina T. Codilla, Vice-President for the Academic
Affairs; and Ferlor Angel G. Rodriguez, IMS Coordinator. They took the lead in conducting
webinars which greatly helped and guided us in crafting this work.
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To Dr. Nimshe Pastrano, Dean of Students’ Affairs, for leading the General
Education Group to be able to produce this module.
To Jeronil G. Fabriga for lay outing the cover design of this module.
To our Almighty God, for the wisdom, guidance of the Holy Spirit, and good health
throughout the preparation and writing this module. Glory be to God the Father.
The Authors
Table of Contents
Preface ii
Acknowledgment iii
References 160
Appendices 164
a) Rubrics
b) Course Syllabus
Syllabus 171
UNIT 1
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THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES
Learning Outcomes:
a) discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various
disciplinal perspectives;
b) compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines
and perspectives;
c) examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self; and
d) demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one's self
and identity by developing a theory of the self.
LESSON
1
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE SELF
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
a) recognize the importance of independent thinking in understanding the self;
b) respond to a thinker’s concept of self;
c) describe one’s personal view of self; and
d) restate and evaluate conceptions of self by some philosophers;
Pretest
Directions:Group the following words into three by theme or motif.
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Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3:
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1. What themes or motifs unify the words in your lists? How are you able to find these
themes?
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Learning Content
One who understands others is clever.
One who understands the ‘self’ is enlightened.
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One who conquers others is forceful.
One who conquers the ‘self’ is strong…
Philosophy is often labelled the “mother of all sciences,” and rightly so as modern-
day disciplines such as physics and psychology originate from it. As you may have known
already from your studies in high school, it can be etymologically defined as “the love of
wisdom,” the Greek philia meaning love and sophia wisdom.
It may perhaps be said that the work of a philosopher is a work of speculation. This
is mostly true of our early thinkers who lack instruments and established methodology. In
the course of the centuries, thinkers either applied newly-invented tools to their reflections
or altogether moved their explorations away from pure speculation towards the paradigm of
the new sciences. Interestingly, philosophy remains to be a subject in universities and
colleges worldwide.
Today, what remains in the academic field of philosophy are mostly issues that
would not, or at least not yet, qualify for scientific validation. The question concerning the
self is one such issue. Here are some of the most influential philosophers who offered their
thoughts about this issue.
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"The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile."
Socrates believed that reality consists of two different realms. First, there is the physical
world of appearances that comprises all that we can perceive with our senses. All aspects of
this realm are continually changing. In contrast, there is an unchanging and perfect realm
where universal essences (called Forms or Ideas)such as truth and beauty reside. This,
according to Socrates, is the realm of the soul, which is the divine and immortal element in
each person. To Socrates and his followers over the centuries, this soul which is superior to
the body and which finds its ultimate fulfillment in union with the eternal and transcendent
realm through intellectual enlightenment is the person’s real self.
Plato (428-347 BCE) was Socrates’ leading student. In fact, it was through the
writings of Plato that we know of his teacher’s thoughts today. As a student, the character of
a heroic teacher figured much in his work.
In the Phaedrus, Plato, with Socrates as his main character, writes of the soul as
having three parts: reason, physical appetite and spirit or passion. Reason, as the divine
essence, enables us to reflect on and understand eternal truths or essences. Physical appetite
is that which ties us to our basic biological needs like food and water, allowing for our
survival. Spirit enables us to feel basic emotions such as love and anger. These three are in a
dynamic relationship with one another, sometimes in cooperation and at other times in
quarrel. In case of the latter, Plato believes that it is reason’s duty to sort things out and exert
control over the other parts of the soul in order to restore harmony within the person.
In relation to their idea on the self, Socrates and Plato maintained that, in this life,we
are able to contemplate the Forms because we ourselves have had experience of these Ideas
before our birth in this world of appearances. Therefore, we know them already, only that
this knowledge became ‘latent’ in the soul. However, a recovery or recollection of our
innate knowledge of these Forms may be attained in three ways: 1) perception of things that
resemble the Forms; 2) teaching by another person; and 3) inquiry into the Forms by
intellectual conversation (Taylor, 2003).
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Augustine: The self seeks for God
In relation to his concept of self, Descartes argues for the existence of God by our
very idea of His perfection. He remarks that, to those who diligently discern, this is a self-
evident truth very much like the basic truths in arithmetic or geometry, for to think that God
does not actually exist diminishes that perfection. He also points out the cause of human
imperfection as the disproportion between a person’s understanding and will. From his
certainty that the self exists, at least as a thinking thing that is aware of itself, and that there
is a perfect God who wills the best for His creation, it follows for Descartes that material
things like the body exist. Thus, Descartes defines the self as a thinking thing that doubts,
understands, wills, forms judgments, imagines and perceives. This last characteristic is
primarily associated with the body, which, although secondary to the mind, plays a role in
self-identity.
ing, and it is that which makes everyone to be what he calls self, and thereby distinguishes himself from all other thinking things.”
John Locke (1632–1704) was an English thinker and physician who explored issues
dealt with by Descartes, such as the nature of the self. However, Locke approached these
issues from a very different perspective, that of a physician, which is his profession. An
empiricist, he believed that sense experience is the primary source of a person’s knowledge
while, on the other hand, reason plays a secondary role of arriving at intelligent conclusions.
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He also rejects theories of innate conceptions, holding that at birth, the mind is a tabula
rasa, a blank tablet upon which experience will be inscribed.
Locke claims that it is possible to remain as the same human being and not remain as
the same person. For example, a human being has a different consciousness by day (when he
or she is awake) than by night (when he or she is asleep). Interestingly, recent developments
in science tell of individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder which feature in popular
films like Split (2016) and TV shows like Rhodora X(2014).This dissociation of persons
within the same human being also applies to experiences in the past that an individual has
forgotten and, therefore, not part of his or her present consciousness. Following Locke, we
may say that, although the same human being is involved, such an individual is not the same
person who experienced those forgotten things in the past. Six-year-old Justin, for example,
is not the same person as sixty-year-old Justin, because different experiences, relations and
desires occupy each one of them.
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“Space and time are the framework within which the mind is constrained to construct its experience of reality.”
Hume acknowledges that, when it comes to putting this very personal idea to the test,
most people are unlikely to remove bias from their imagination, which has a tendency to
perceive sameness and continuity instead of diversity and change. This relation (whether by
resemblance, succession or causation) between perceptions is facilitated by the slowness,
imperceptibility or triviality of the change in proportion to the whole. Thus, it yields to the
more popular and comfortable idea of the persisting self. Still, no matter how related they
are, it remains a mistake to think of diverse things as the same, that is, diverse perceptions as
one unified experience. Thus, for Hume, a “person” is no more than a collection or a
“bundle” of different perceptions that continually pass and succeed each other, very much
like the scenes or characters in a theater.
Kant’s notion of self is, in part, a reaction to Hume. He was troubled by the latter’s
view that the mind is only a passive container of random impressions and ideas to which it
conforms. Responding to this, Kant argues that our minds take an active role in synthesizing
different sensations to create an organized experience of the world. He affirms that
knowledge begins with sense experience, but he goes on to say that it does not necessarily
follow that all knowledge comes from experience, categorizing between a priori or
knowledge independent of experience and a posteriori or empirical knowledge. According to
Kant, we have fundamental organizing rules or principles built into our minds, which are a
priori and which aidus in making sense of the world. So, instead of perceiving a
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disconnected stream of sensations, what we experience is an organized world of objects,
relationships and ideas. We enjoy listening to a musical composition, for example, rather
than to individual notes.
Hume’s mistake, according to Kant, was in looking for the self in the wrong place.
Kant points out that, contrary to Hume’s assumption, the self is not an object of
consciousness, because it transcends consciousness: it is the
dynamic organizing principle that makes consciousness
possible. He coins the phrase “unity of consciousness” to
denote that thoughts and perceptions are bound together in the
consciousness of a human being. It is the self that synthesizes,
unifies or binds together the contents of consciousness, making
the world intelligible. Thus, the individual, at the center of his
or her world, views it from his or her own perspective.
“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They a
Sigmund Freud : The self is multilayered
Like Hume’s analysis, Freud’s multilayered notion of the human mind, especially its
emphasis on the unconscious, marks a stark contrast to the popular definition of the self as a
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single entity that persists over time. It, therefore, challenges the traditional philosophical
assumption that the self can be explored and understood primarily through rational reflection
and analysis.
Ryle further says that, although most people would assume a mind-body dualism as a
general theory, where the mind wills and the body performs while at the same time sending
perceptions to the mind, in reality we have no idea how or why this happens. And yet we act
and speak as if we have direct knowledge of other minds. This “ghost in the machine”
dualism
therefore
conflicts
directly with
our everyday
experience,
revealing
itself to be a
defective
notion. He
ends up
“We do have an organ for understanding and recognizing moral facts. It is called the brain.”
dismissing
the Cartesian
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view, arguing that the mind is really just the intelligent behavior of the body (R. Watson,
n.d.). No wonder that, in defining the self, he focuses on observable behavior. For him, the
self is best understood as a pattern of behavior, the tendency or disposition to behave in a
particular manner under particular circumstances. Although this may be contrary to what
most people hold true, Ryle’s work as able to point out the difficulty of a dualistic
perspective (especially its failure to account adequately for mental causation), setting the
focus of subsequent thinkers on a more scientific view of the self.
Learning Activities
Activity 1. Respond
Directions: Choose a thinker whose concept of self catches your interest and videotape your
5-7-minute live response in a form of audio performance. See Rubrics in Page ______.
Activity 2.Create
Directions: In a 3-5 paragraph essay, describe your own concept of self. Your essay will be
graded based on the rubric that you can find on http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2838298. Consequently, use that rubric as a guide when
writing youressay and check it again before turning in.
Mastery Test
Directions:Complete the sentences in the second column based on what you learned from
this lesson. Then write your own evaluation of these conceptions of self in the third column.
LESSON
2
THE SELF FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Learning Outcomes
Pretest
Watch the Youtube video on the Pencil Parable through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KN9MESkY-o and answer these following questions:
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1. What are the lessons you have learned about the self?
2. What do you think are the ways to develop yourself?
Learning Content
President Duterte has been criticized due to his language that has been affecting both
national and international relations.
A person is in her/his true self if s/he has a sense of integrity and of connected wholeness.
When the person has to comply with external rules, such as being polite or otherwise
following social codes, then a false self is used. The false self constantly seeks to anticipate
demand of others in order to maintain the relationship.
infancy Parenting
Can be taught
parents teachers
Characteristics
TRUE SELF FALSE SELF
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• Like their bodies • Pessimistic
• Appreciate their qualities • Take no risks
• Do not compare yourself with others • Focus on faults
• Speak to yourself kindly • Happy to imitate others
• Proactive • Critical of themselves
• Accept your emotions and know how • Blaming
to express them • Look defeated and depressed
• Optimistic • Repress their emotions
• Welcome the praise of others • Suspicious of praises
• Confident • Compare themselves with others
• Look for challenge and adventure • Narcissistic (feeling you exists
• Live the present moment Only when you enjoy the attention of the
other)
• Think they are important because of
their possessions
When the false self is functional both for the person and for society then it is considered
healthy. The healthy false self feels that it is still being true to the true self.
A self that fits in but through a feeling of forced compliance rather than loving adaptation is
unhealthy.
When the false self wins debates against the true self, the person finds that they are unable to
be guided by their true self and so has to adapt to the social situation rather than assert its
self.
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And your greatest happiness.
When you become yourself, you discover that success and happiness becomes
almost effortless.
3. Forgive Yourself
Don’t be imprisoned by your own weaknesses or ugliness
4. Nurture Yourself
Be sensitive to your need
Feel good about yourself
Think of your blessings
Read the Scriptures
Enjoy yourself, pamper yourself
5. Set Boundaries
Avoid Emotional Vampires
6. Affirm Yourself
I am a great person
I am beautiful
I am loved by God
This will change your life!
Importance of Allignment
If the way that I am( the real self) is allgined with the way that I want to be (the
ideal self), then I will feel a sense of mental well-being or peace of mind.
If the way that I am is not alligned with how I want to be, the incongruence, or
lack of allignment, will result in mental distress or anxiety.
The greater the level of incongruence between the ideal self and the real self, the
greater the level of resulting distress.
Rogers believed people are motivated by an innate tendency to actualize, maintain, and
enhance the self.
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Our environment depends on our perception of it, which may not always coincide with
reality.
Your own opinion of what you consider to be the acceptable behavior of college students
will be different by the time you are 70.
Positive Regard
As the self emerges, infants develop a need for what Rogers called positive regard.
The need for positive regard is universal and persistent. It includes acceptance, love,
and approval from other people, most notably from the mother during infancy.
Positive regard is crucial to personality development, infant behavior is guided by
the amount of affection and love bestowed.
Incongruence
We come to evaluate experiences, and accept or reject them, not in terms of how they
contribute to the overall actualization tendency, but in terms of whether they bring
positive regard from others.
This leads to incongruence between the self-concept and the experiential world, the
environment as we perceive it.
Experiences that are incongruent or incompatible with our self-concept become
threatening and are manifested as anxiety.
For example, if our self-concept includes the belief that we love all humanity, once
we meet someone toward whom we feel hatred, we are likely to develop anxiety.
Hating is not congruent with our image of us as loving persons. To maintain our self-
concept, we must deny the hatred.
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Learning Activities
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My True Self My False Self What are the characteristics that
I want to become?
Real Self and Ideal Self True Self and False Self
Mastery Test
Essay. Direction: Answer the questions briefly and concisely. See the Rubric on
page______. Submit your output through our Google Class.
1. How can a person resolve incongruence of the self?
2. Why is it possible to do self-actualization?
3. How can you relate yourself with the pencil in the Pencil Parable?
4. Discuss how to love and develop your true self.
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LESSON
3
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
a) explain the relationship between and among the self, society and culture;
b) identify the different ways by which society and culture shape the self; and
c) compare and contrast how the self can be influenced by the different
institutions in the society.
Pretest
True or False
Direction: Write True, if the statement is TRUE. Write False it is false. Write your answer
on the space provided.
1. Sociology and Social Psychology are really one and the same fields since they both
focus on social influencers on individual and group behavior.
2. Socialization appears to be a process only occurring in childhood.
3. The story of Genie, the girl given to the Department of Public Social Services after
being with abusive parents, supported the conclusion that feral children can become
part of mainstream society.
4. Social differentiation explains not only age norms, but also the general differences
between people of different social classes or genders.
5. Adolescent youth cultures exist in all societies.
Multiple Choice
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Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
Learning Contents
They are both distinct areas of study, with separate histories and different ways of
looking at the world.
SOCIOLOGY. It is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences
of the human behavior. In the words of C. Wright Mills, sociology looks for the “public
issues” that underlie “private troubles”. Sociology differs from popular notions of human
behavior in that it uses systematic, scientific methods of investigation and questions many of
the common sense and taken-for-granted views of our social world. Sociological thinking
involves taking a closer look at our social world. Sociological thinking involves taking a
closer look at our social world and recognizing that most often things are not necessarily
what they seem. A sociologist understands unemployment for example, not as the problem
of one person who can’t find job, but as the interaction of economic, political, and social
forces that determine the number of jobs and who has access to them.
COMMONALITIES
Notice that while sociology and anthropology have different emphases—one
examines social structures, the other focuses on culture—there is much that they have in
common.
Both look at the “big picture”, are interested in the way society influences peoples’ lives,
and strive to promote understanding. Recognizing these similarities our major blends the
two areas of study. For those with a strong interest in one discipline or the other, it is
possible to select courses with a primary focus in either, but encourage our majors to explore
and draw on the insights from both disciplines.
Having two disciplines in one department allows us to offer unique learning situations.
Our curriculum includes a number of courses that combine sociological and anthropological
thinking, including courses on social movements, health and healing, global
interdependence, religion, family, and social justice.
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Society is the overt action of people in a culture to regulate actions and expressed in
a culture to regulate actions and expressed ideas, both by rewarding and penalizing them.
“Self” is the highly individual, irreducible unit actor – a person. Person who spring from a
culture / society generally understand what to do, and why.
Different societies and their attitudes can affect the culture of a country or region,
and its consequent practices and norms. For example, a more open society has a culture,
adopting passing practices and interesting trends picked up from foreigners and / or
minorities.
What is Desire:
Deep desire is something you will do whatever it takes to achieve and you get immense
pleasure in achieving the results. The process of working on your desire gives you happiness
and joy. You are not 100% affected by the result but the focus is on the process.
Nature of Desire:
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Desire is not measured in terms of good or bad. Good is determined by culture, religion and
region. Desire should be measured in terms of personal happiness and by achieving your
desire you are contributing to the overall welfare of the society and human race.
A strong desire which takes lifetime to achieve becomes purpose of life. A desire can be as
simple as want to eat an ice cream. Desire could be to travel around the world. Desire could
be to help a nation by becoming a president of the country. When you set a timeline and
metrics to measure the progress of your desire the it becomes a goal.
Need—is a want or must and usually has no flexibility. I need a job so that I can commute to
work; I need a job so that I can pay my bills. I have a desire to work in this field. Need has a
reason and desire does not have a reason. Need must happen within a specific timeframe. On
the other hand, desire is timeless. For example, desire of travelling around the world—I am
not putting a timeline. I can do whenever I have time and money.
Society:
Relationship with other human beings outside your family. If you have a healthy
relationship with yourself which in most case will be reflected when you have relationship
with others. For example, if you are person who sets very high standards for yourself you
generally set a high standard for society. If you are person who is forgiving, then you also
forgive the mistakes or atrocities that are happening in the society is one liner—relationship
with society is extension of relationship with youritself.
Culture:
Culture which consist of food, clothes, and manners in my view is set of routines, acts,
interactions and behavior which are practiced over a period of time (could be years or
decades or centuries). When you wanted to survive in a society which is determined by the
majority of the people who agree or follow the culture. If your internal relationship is not in
tune with culture of the society you will feel miserable to live in that society/city/country.
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Learning Activities
Activity 1: Reflection
Make a reflection paper about yourself in the development of the social world.
Submit your work on our Google class.
Activity 2: Essay
Discuss the involvement of yourself in the society and culture. Submit your work on
our Google class.
Activity 3: Essay
In your own assessment, how society and culture shape yourself? Submit your work
on our Google class.
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Mastery Test
Direction: Read the following statements and fill in the blanks with words which best
completes the sentences.
1. Social Science disciplines that focus on studying the behavior of human within their
societies are _____________________________.
2. The study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior is
______________________________________.
3. A holistic study of human beings and includes the subfields of archaeology, physical
anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology is
_______________________________.
4. _________________________ is the overt action of people in a culture to regulate
actions and expressed ideas, both by resulting and penalizing them.
.
5. Is the highly individual, irreducible unit actor—a person is
______________________________.
6. _______________________ refers to the behavior and belief characteristics of a
particular society, community or ethnic group.
7. Archaeology examining people and cultures of the past is
_____________________________________.
8. ___________________specializes in evolution, genetics, and health.
9. ____________________studies human societies and elements of cultural life.
10. _____________________is a concentration of cultural anthropology that focuses on
language in society.
.
LESSON
LESSON
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d) evaluate how the self is shaped and influenced by the different factors and
forces;
e) compare and contrast the Western perspectives and Eastern thoughts of the
self;
f) identify various manifestations of individualistic and collectivistic cultures
among Filipinos; and
g) explain the concept of self according to the Asian perspectives.
Pretest
Direction. Write IC on the blank space if a country is known to be practicing
Individualistic Cultures, and CC if it is practicing Collective Cultures.
Learning Content
Definition of terms
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Individualistic cultures expect the people to solve problems by themselves and work
on their personal goals without relying from the assistance of the others (Kendra &
Morin, 2020)
Collective cultures are those that prefer to work with others as a team rather than
being alone.
Collectivism views the group as the primary element and individuals are considered
as interdependent (Estoque, 2018).
The survival and success of the group ensures the well-being of the individual, so
that by considering the needs and feelings of others, one protects oneself (Estoque,
2018).
Collective cultures stress the importance of the group and social cooperation as the
keys to success (Kendra & Morin, 2020).
Concept of harmony.
A central feature of Confucianism is harmony between people and their
environment, Nature, or Tao. The Tao Chi (Yin-Yang diagram) is an example of the
value of harmony with the environment. It is also applied to the concept of health for
energy (qi/chi), balance for disease prevention, healing, and the development of
human potential.
Family problems are resolved through silence. Only time can heal.
B. Taoism:
Taoism is a religious and philosophical tradition originated in China that emphasizes
living in harmony with the Tao or the Way.
The self is not just an extension of the family or the community; it is part of the
universe, one of the forms and manifestations of the Tao.
Some Taoist thinking portrays the person as composed of the same five elements
(fire, wood, metal, earth and water) that make up the rest of the cosmos
The perfect man has no self; the spiritual man has no achievement; the true sage has
no name. The ideal is thus selflessness.
The selfless person leads a balanced life, in harmony with both nature and society.
When selflessness is attained, the distinction between “I” and “others” disappears.
C. Buddhism:
Buddha taught that an individual is a combination of five aggregates of existence,
also called the Five Skandhas or the Five Heaps.
a) Form – our physical form
b) Sensation – made up of our feelings – both emotional and physical – and our
senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, smelling.
c) Perception – means thinking-- conceptualization, cognition, reasoning
d) Mental Formation – includes habits, prejudices, and predispositions, and
volition or willfulness.
e) Consciousness – awareness of or sensitivity of an object, but without
conceptualization.
The self is seen as an illusion, born out of ignorance, of trying to hold and control
things, or human-centered needs, thus the self is also the source of all these
sufferings.
- Buddhist doctrines propose the opposite of atman, i.e. “anatman” to describe the
nature of the human person: there is no permanent, separate self
- The ultimate goal is Nirvana or enlightenment, which refers to heightened
intellect and reason.
Traits of Individualism
a) It has an "I" identity.
b) It promotes individual goals, initiative and achievement.
c) Individual rights are seen as being the most important. Rules attempt to ensure self-
importance and individualism.
d) Independence is valued; there is much less of a drive to help other citizens or
communities than in collectivism.
e) Relying or being dependent on others is frequently seen as shameful.
f) People are encouraged to do things on their own; to rely on themselves people strive
for their own successes.
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Traits of Collectivism
a) Each person is encouraged to be an active player in society, to do what is best for
society as a whole rather than themselves.
b) The rights of families, communities, and the collective supersede those of the
individual.
c) Rules promote unity, brotherhood, and selflessness.
d) Working with others and cooperating is the norm; everyone supports each other.
e) As a community, family or nation more than as an individual
Both collectivist and individualistic cultures have their failings. People in individualist
cultures are susceptible to loneliness, and people in collectivist cultures can have a strong
fear of rejection (Estoque, 2018).
How Filipino people’s concept of self is influenced by these perspectives of the Self?
The contrasting blend of Eastern and Western cultures has shaped the unique
Filipino concept of self.
Filipinos are communal and love to share any food or materials they have.
Filipinos love fiestas and family gathering.
Under the guidance of the parents, the family structure makes every individual
dependent with each other.
Each is expected to show respect, courtesy, and humility to the other.
Hospitality and “hiya” are valued by an individual to maintain harmony with the
others.
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“Utang na loob”and Bayanihan System are their expressions of being collectivistic.
Loob and Kapwa: Filipino Philosphy (Magante, 2016)
- Non-individualistic, tied with group called “Sakop”
- Tayo-tayo (ato-ato) is a place where fellowship prevails
- Sakop can either be one’s relatives (or clan), fraternity members, barkada, and
the like.
- For indigenous Filipinos, their concept of Sakop is tribe (katribo)
- Kapwa is “a recognition of shared identity, an inner self shared with others”
Virgilio Enriquez, 1992).
- Kapwa – the unity of the one-of-us-and-the-other – the Filipino Core value
(Enriquez, 1992).
- Kapwa, meaning “togetherness”, is the core construct of Filipino Psychology
- Loob is defined as an inner being which is associated with the ideas of
leadership, power, nationalism, and revolution.
- A purified kalooban requires a special knowledge which was given more to the
leaders and less to the members.
- Loob must be continually purified and strengthened through sacrifice: prayer and
abstinence.
- Through sacrifice a “new man will emerge.
Learning Activities
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Activity No. 2: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
Using the table below, evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of the local practices or
factors and forces that shape the self of the Filipino. Submit your output in our Google class.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Mastery Test
Multiple Choice. Directions: On the blank space, write the letter that best corresponds to
your answer.
____ 1. . Which of the following is a characteristic of the Western culture?
a) Collective c) Cooperative
b) Interdependent d) Self-reliant
____ 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Eastern culture?
a) Individualistic c) Collective
b) Interdependent d) Self-reliant
____ 3. The individual as the primary element of which of the following
culture?
a) Chinese c) American
b) Filipino d) Korean
____ 4. The group as the primary element of which of the following
culture?
a) Western c) Chinese
b) Eastern d) Japanese
____ 5. Which of the following is the failing of Eastern culture?
a) Fear of rejection c) Boredom
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b) Loneliness d) Stressful life
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UNIT 2
Learning Outcomes
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LESSON
5
THE PHYSICAL SELF
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Pretest
Multiple Choice. Direction: Encircle the correct letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. It refers to the sex chromosomes.
a. Autosomes
b. Gonosomes
c. Zygote
d. Sperm
2. This refers to how individual perceive,think,and feel about their body.
a. Self-concept
b. Body image
c. Self-esteem
d. Beauty
3. It is the basic carrier of hereditary traits.
a. Heredity
b. Genes
c. Autosomes
d. Chromosomes
4. It is the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring.
a. Disease
b. Environment
c. Heredity
d. Heterosexual
5. It is an eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat for fear of gaining weight.
a. Bulimia
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Obesity
d. Self- conscious
6. This stage is considered to extend from ages 40 to 60.
a. Early adulthood
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b. Middle adulthood
c. Late adulthood
d. Puberty
7. It is a form of body modification in which a decorative design is made on the skin.
a. Tattooing
b. Make up
c. Cosmetic surgery
d. Piercing
8. Physical efficiency generally peaks during ______.
a. Puberty
b. Adolescence
c. Early adulthood
d. Babyhood
9. It is a condition in which a person has accumulated so much body fat.
a. Bulimia
b. Cosmetic surgery
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Obesity
10. The greatest concern that girls express about their bodies is they are
a. Too fat
b. Too drink
c. Too small
d. Too dark
Learning Content
1. What is Physical Self?
The physical self refers to the body. It is the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly
observed and examined.(Singh,2017).Both physical extremities and internal organs work
together for the body to perform many of its functions such as breathing, walking, eating, and
sleeping, among others (Monilla&Ramirez,2018).
Dehlnutrition.com
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2. What is beauty?
According to Merriam dictionary beauty is the
quality of being physically attractive and the
qualities in a person or a thing that give
pleasure to the senses or the mind.
When is a person considered to be beautiful? What is
Girlaskguys.com the socially accepted standard of beauty?One is
considered to be beautiful if she has light and glowing
skin,kissable red lips,rosy cheeks, sharp and pointed nose, white and healthy teeth and
tantalizing eyes.(Corpuz,et.al,2019).
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person’s true character. Above all things physical, it is more important to be
beautiful on the inside (Monilla&Ramirez,2018).
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Here are some ways to improve your body image and inner self:
Smile a lot.
Take good care of your health.
Live a well-balanced life.
Dress well and be neat.
Spend some time alone to reflect
Be creative and do something new all the time.
Develop a wholesome attitude towards sex.
Avoid temptations.
Respect individuality.
Make friends.
Face your fears.
Be independent.
Accept things as they are.
Ask and listen.
Think positive.
Pray.
Count your blessings.
Be Thankful.
Learning Activities
Activity No. 1. Interview
Instructions: Write a song or poem that will describe your attitudes or self-image towards
yourself with the title, “I am Beautiful”. The song or poem must contain at least 4
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paragraphs. Language of the lyrics is at the student’s choice. Please see the Rubric on page
_________.
I am Beautiful
_____________________________________
____________________________________________
________________________________________
_______________________________.
_________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
________________________________________________.
______________________________________
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__________________________________
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_____________________________________
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_______________________________.
Instructions: Make a video presentation informing your viewers about how to improve one’s
physical self and post it in your Youtube channel. See the Rubrics on page _________.
Mastery Test
Direction: If you think the statement is correct, write agree, otherwise write disagree.
LESSON
6
THE SEXUAL SELF
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
Introduction
Growth spurt
↑ transverse diameter of the pelvis
Breast development
Growth of pubic hair
Onset of menstruation
Vaginal secretion
The average age at which menarche occurs is 12.4 years (Ledger, 2012). However, it
can occur as early as 9 years of age or as late as 17 years of age and may still be
within the usual range of age. Menstrual cycle does not become normal until
ovulation happens regularly and this does not appear to happen until 1-2 years after
menarche and the development of ova ceases at menopause.
Secondary gender characteristics of boys typically exist in the order of:
↑ in weight
Growth of testes
Growth of face, axillary, and pubic hair
Voice changes
Penile growth
↑ in height
Spermatogenesis
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In contrast to the development of ova in girls, sperm in boys does not begin in
intrauterine life and is not produced in a cyclic pattern; rather, it is produced in a
continuous cycle. The development of sperm continues from puberty throughout the
life of the male.
2. The penis – consist of the cylindrical mass of erectile tissue in the shaft of the penis.
The urethra passes through these layers of tissue, allowing the penis to serve both the
urinary and reproductive tract outlet in men. During sexual arousal, nitric acid is
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released from the blood vessels. This causes dilation and an increase in blood flow to
the penis arteries (engorgement).
3. The testes - are two ovoid glands, 2-3 cm long, which rest in the scrotum. Each testis
is covered with a protective white fibrous capsule and consists of a number of
lobules. The lobule contains interstitial cells (Leydig cells) that produce
testosterone and seminiferous tubules that generate spermatozoa.
2. The Vas Deferens (Ductus Deferens)- It is an external hollow tube, surrounded by arteries
and veins and protected by a thick fibrous tissue covering. This carries the sperm from the
epididymis through the inguinal canal to the abdominal cavity, where it ends in the seminal
vesicles and the ejaculatory duct below the bladder. The sperm maturation is achieved as it
passes through the vas deferens.
3. The Ejaculatory ducts - They are formed by the fusion of vas deferens and seminal
vesicles. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra.
4. The Seminal Vesicles - There are two convoluted pouches located in the lower part of the
bladder. These glands secrete viscous alkaline liquids rich in sugar, protein and
prostaglandin content. The sperm has become increasingly mobile because the added fluid
provides them with a favorable PH setting.
5. The Prostate Gland - A chestnut-sized gland located just below the bladder and allowing
the urethra to move through the middle of the gland, like a doughnut hole. The purpose of
the gland is to produce a thin, alkaline fluid that, when applied to the secretion of seminal
vesicles, further protects sperm by increasing the normal low PH level of the urethra.
6. The Bulbourethral Glands - Two bulbourethral or Cowper's gland lie beside the prostate
gland and drain into the urethra by short ducts. They provide one more source of alkaline
fluid to help ensure the safe passage of sperm. Semen is therefore derived from the prostate
gland (60 percent), the seminal vesicle (30 percent), the epididymis (5 percent) and the
bulbourethral gland (5 percent).
7. The Urethra - Is a hollow tube emerging from the base of the bladder, which, after passing
through the prostate gland, continues to the outside through the shaft and the glands of the
penis. It's around 8 in. (18-20 cm) long. Unlike other components of the urinary tract, it is
covered with mucus membranes.
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The purpose of the male reproductive system organs is to perform the following functions:
Producing, storing and transmitting sperm (male reproductive cells) and protective
fluid (semen)
Discharge of sperm in the female reproductive tract during sexual contact.
Producing and secreting male sex hormones responsible for controlling the male
reproductive system
1. Mons veneris - a tissue pad located above the pubic symphysis, the pubic bone joint.
Covered by a triangular patch of curly hair, the purpose of the mons veneris is to
cover the junction of the pubic bone from trauma.
2. Labia minora – directly posterior to the mons pubis, spread two hairless folds of
connective tissue. Normally, the labia minora folds are pink in color; the inner
surface is lined with mucus membranes and the outer surface is lined with skin. The
region is abundant with sebaceous gland.
3. The Labia majora – a two-fold of tissue fused anteriorly but separated posteriorly,
which is situated sideways to the labia minora and consisting of loose connective
tissue surrounded by epithelium and pubic hair. Labia majora is used as protection
for the external genitalia; it protects the urethra and the vagina.
4. Other External Organs
o Vestibule – the flattened, smooth surface between the labia. Both the opening
of the bladder (urethra) and the uterus (vagina) emerge from this area.
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o Clitoris – a tiny, rounded organ of erectile tissue at the forward junction of
the labia minora (approximately 1-2 cm). It is protected by a fold of skin, a
prepuce; it is sensitive to touch and temperature; and it is the source of sexual
pleasure and orgasm in a woman.
o Two Skene glands – located on both sides of the meatus; their ducts open into
the urethra. Bartholin glands (vulvovaginal glands) are situated on either side
of the vaginal opening with ducts reaching into the proximal vagina between
the labia minora and the hymen. The secretion of each of these glands helps
to lubricate the external genitalia of the sexual encounter.
o Fourchette – a ridge of tissue developed by the posterior joining of the labia
minora and the labia majora. It is the tissue that often breaks (laceration) or is
cut (episiotomy) during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening.
o Perineal Muscle (Perineal Body) – posterior to the fourchette. It is a muscular
region that expands during childbirth to allow the vagina to widen and the
fetal head to pass.
o Hymen – a strong yet elastic semicircle of tissue that protects the opening of
the vagina during childhood. It is often torn away at the time of the first
sexual intercourse.
5. Vulvar blood supply – the blood supply of female external genitalia is primarily from
the pudendal artery and a section is from the inferior rectal artery. Venous return is
through the pudendal artery. The disadvantage of this vein rich in blood supply is
that trauma to the area, such as pressure during childbirth or bicycle seat injuries,
which can cause large hematomas. The advantage is that it leads to the quick healing
of any tears in the region following childbirth or other injuries.
6. Vulvar nerve supply – the anterior portion of the vulva receives its nerve supply
from the ilioinguinal and genitofemoral nerve (L1 level). The posterior portion of the
vulva and the vaginal nerves are supplied by the pudendal nerve (S3 level). Such a
rich supply of nerves makes the area highly sensitive to touch, pressure, pain and
temperature. Fortunately, at birth, normal stretching of the perineum causes a
temporary loss of sensation in the area, reducing the amount of local pain
experienced.
The Ovaries
The ovaries are about 3 cm long by 2 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick, or the size
and shape of the almonds. They are grayish-white and tend to be pitted, with minute
indentations on the surface.
Ovaries are found in the lower abdomen near to and on both sides of the uterus. It is
difficult to find them with abdominal palpation since they are too deep in the
abdomen. The role of the two ovaries (the female gonads) is to develop, mature and
release ova (the egg cells). In this process, ovaries produce estrogen and
progesterone and start and manage menstrual cycles.
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Fallopian Tube
The fallopian tubes emerge from each of the upper corners of the uterine body and
stretch outward and backward until each of them is opened at its distal end, next to
the ovary. Fallopian tubes are around 10 cm long in a mature woman. The purpose is
to move the ovum from the ovaries to the uterus and to provide a place for the
fertilization of the ovum by sperm.
The fallopian tube is a smooth, hollow pipe, anatomically divided into four separate
sections:
a. The interstitial section
b. The isthmus segments
c. The ampulla
d. The infundibular segment
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ in the lower pelvis, posterior to
the bladder, and anterior to the rectum. This is about the size of an olive in
childhood, and its proportions are reversed from what they are later on.
At maturity, the uterus is approximately 5 to 7 cm long, 5 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep
in the widest upper section. It weighs approximately 60 g in a non-pregnant
condition. The purpose of the uterus is to receive the ovum from the fallopian tube;
to provide a place for implantation and nourishment; to provide protection for the
developing fetus; and, at the maturity of the baby, to expel it from the body of a
woman.
Vagina
The vagina is an empty, musculomembranous canal placed at the rear of the bladder
and at the front of the rectum. It stretches from the cervix of the uterus to the outer
vulva. Its purpose is to serve as an organ of intercourse and to carry sperm to the
cervix so that the sperm can enter the ova in the fallopian tube. It extends with
childbirth to act as the birth canal.
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The increase in size is primarily due to an increase in connective tissue plus fat
deposition.
When we talk about sexuality, it includes the discussion of the different erogenous zones of
the body. These zones are considered as the road map to increase pleasure during sexual
activity.
Erogenous zones are those areas of the body that arouse sexual desire. Erogenous has
two general meanings. The first refers to the genitals or breasts, which when stimulated
produce pleasurable sensations in their owner. The phrase ‘erogenous zones’ was coined
near the end of the nineteenth century and used in the early twentieth century by some
psychologists to describe how simple pressure to these parts of the body could arouse
complete orgasm in what were defined as ‘hysterical persons’ (generally understood to be
women). The second general meaning of the phrase, to be dealt with at some length here,
refers to a visual phenomenon associated with clothing and body adornment. (Erogenous
Zones | Encyclopedia.Com, n.d.)
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sexual development and sexual behavior occur. While curiosity and experimentation
are normal, sexual behaviors, both coital and non-coital, place adolescents at risk for
undesired consequences including sexually transmitted disease acquisition and
pregnancy. Trends in adolescent sexual behavior are changing, and health care
professionals must be aware of these trends to provide necessary medical care and
education to this population. With recent finding the sexual activity of teenagers
garners much attention, attention must also be directed at non-coital activities such as
masturbation, mutual masturbation and oral sex, as the riskier of these behaviors
appear to be increasing.(Feldmann & Middleman, 2002)
Lust
This is motivated by a need for
sexual pleasure. The evolutionary
justification for this derives from
our desire to reproduce, a need
shared by all living beings. By way
of reproduction, organisms pass on their genes and thereby lead to the perpetuation
of their genus.
The brain’s hypothalamus plays a major role in this, promoting the development of
testosterone sex hormones and estrogen and ovaries. As it turns out, testosterone
enhances increasing the libido of just about everybody. Effects are less pronounced
with estrogen, but some women report being more sexually excited around the time
they ovulate, when estrogen levels are higher.
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partially explains why the first few weeks or months of a relationship can be so
thrilling and sometimes all-consuming.
Dopamine, released by the hypothalamus, is a highly well-publicized brain
rewarding player – it's released when we do things that feel good for us. For this
scenario, that involves spending time with loved ones and having sex. High levels of
dopamine and associated hormone, norepinephrine, are released during attraction.
Such hormones make us dizzy, excited and euphoric, also contributing to decreased
appetite and insomnia – which means that you can really be so "in love" that you
can't eat and can't sleep.
Finally, attraction seems to lead to a reduction in serotonin, a hormone that’s known
to be involved in appetite and mood.
Attachment
It's just not clear that some people are 'straight,' and others are gay, lesbian , bisexual,
asexual, or queer. but still some researchers suggest that there could be events that happen in
our bodies from a very early age in life that form our sexuality.
Gender Stereotypes
Gender expectations and stereotypes are so deeply rooted in our culture that adults are still
shocked to see how early children internalize these concepts. Furthermore, when young
children are caught up in stereotypic conceptions of gender, their self-images and the
manner in which they communicate with peer may become a harm to their self image.
Sexual Self-esteem
Gila Shipiro (a psychotherapist and licensed sex therapist) describes sexual self-esteem as
"feelings about your body and your level of confidence in how you respond sexually to
someone else. It's what you bring from yourself, both emotionally and physically, to sex and
relationships — what you do with it, and how you share it with someone else. Sexual self-
esteem affects any sexual choice that you make.
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Five Sexual Styles
A sexual style of a teenager is another factor on both adolescent belief and behavior vis-à - v
is sex in a committed relationship. According to Furman (2010), Buzwell and Rosenthal
(1996) have developed a sexualmstyle categorization scheme focused on the development of
a sexual identity or sexual self.
Sexually naïve: have little confidence in sexual attractiveness, feel no control over
sexual situations
Sexually unassured: low self-esteem and little sense of control in sexual encounters,
but interested in exploring their sexuality
Sexually competent: confident of sex appeal and ability to control sexual situations,
interested in exploring sexuality and were sexually experienced
Sexually adventurous-similar to competent, high level of confidence and comfort;
high level of exploration but lower level of commitment as a pre-requisite to sex.
Sexually driven: similar to above style, unable to say no to sex, mostly boys
Sexual scripts
- are concepts about how males and females should connect with each other, such as
how each gender must behave in sexual or romantic situations. L ike a script for a
TV show or a film, a sexual script is a mental tale that outlines actual events and
assigns certain roles (parts that each actor plays in the tale).
Sexual Decision Making
According to the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
(SIECUS), a sexually healthy teen will show or have the following qualities within
their relationships with themselves, parents and family members, peers and
intimate partners.
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Relationships with Peers
Interacts with all people (including those with different sexual orientation and gender
identity different from their own) in proper and respectful ways
Acts on one’s own values and beliefs when they aren’t the same as their peers
Relationships with Intimate Partners
Shows love and intimacy in a way that’s appropriate for their age:
Has the skills to decide how ready they are for mature sexual relationships
Avoidance and denial of sexual perceptions can lead to sexual involvement without
preparation with no responsibility and Sexual attitudes that are not usually discussed
with parents.
Teens who speak to their parents appear to become sexually active later and responsible.
Sexual orientation
According to Wenzel (2017), the two of the earliest researchers of human sexual
response were William Masters and Virginia Johnson. They published their work in 1966,
which they described the human sexual response as a cycle with four stages namely
excitement; plateau; orgasm; and resolution.
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Excitement
Excitement arises with physical and psychological stimulus (e.g., sight, sound,
emotion, or thought) that causes parasympathetic nervous stimulation. This causes
arterial dilation and venous constriction in the genital region.
The subsequent increase in blood flow contributes to vasocongestion and increased
muscle tension. For women, this vasocongestion causes the clitoris to increase in size
and mucoid fluid to act as lubrication on vaginal walls. Vagina is expanding in
diameter and growing in length.
The nipples are becoming erect. For males, penile erection occurs, as well as scrotal
thickening and raising of the testicles. There is an increase in heart and respiratory
rates and blood pressure in both men and women. (Flagg, 2018)
Plateau
The stage of the plateau is reached shortly before the orgasm. In a woman, the
clitoris is pulled forward and retracts under the clitoral prepuce; the lower part of the
vagina become highly congested (formation of the orgasmic platform) and the
elevation of the nipple is increased.
Vasocongestion contributes to distension of the penis in men. The heart rate rises to
100 to 175 beats per minute and the respiratory rate increases to about 40 breaths per
minute. (Pillitteri, 2015)
Orgasm
Orgasm occurs when stimulation proceeds through the plateau stage to a point at
which the body suddenly discharges accumulated sexual tension. A vigorous
contraction of muscles in the pelvic area expels or dissipates blood and fluid from the
area of congestion. The average number of contractions for a woman is 8 to 15
contractions at intervals of 1 every 0.8 seconds.
In men, the muscle contractions around the semen vessels and the prostate project
semen into the proximal urethra. These contractions are immediately followed by
three to seven propulsive ejaculatory contractions occurring at the same time interval
as in a woman, that forces the semen out of the penis. (Pillitteri, 2015)
Being the shortest stage in the sexual response process, orgasm is usually felt as an
intense pleasure involving the entire body, not just the pelvic region. This is also a
rather personal experience: definitions of orgasms differ widely from person to
person. (Pillitteri, 2015)
Resolution
Resolution is a 30-minute period in which the external and internal genital organs
return to an unaroused condition. For the male, there is a refractory phase during
which further orgasm is unlikely. Women do not go through this refractory phase,
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and it is possible for women who are active and well stimulated to have multiple
orgasms immediately after the first. (Pillitteri, 2015)
Masturbation
The word sexually transmitted disease (STD) is used to refer to a infection that is
transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. You may have STD
contracted by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has STD.
That doesn't mean that sex is the only way that STDs are transmitted. Infections can
also be spread by sharing the needles and breastfeeding, depending on the specific STD.
It’s possible to contract an STD without developing symptoms. But some STDs cause
obvious symptoms. In men, common symptoms include:
In many cases, STDs don’t cause noticeable symptoms. When they do, common STD
symptoms in women include:
Chlamydia
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A certain type of bacteria causes chlamydia. It’s the most commonly reported STD
among Americans, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)Trusted Source.
Many people with chlamydia have no noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do
develop, they often include:
pain or discomfort during sex or urination
green or yellow discharge from the penis or vagina
pain in the lower abdomen
HPV (human papillomavirus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from one person to
another through intimate skin-to-skin or sexual contact. There are many different
strains of the virus. Some are more dangerous than others.
The most common symptom of HPV is warts on the genitals, mouth, or throat.
Some strains of HPV infection can lead to cancer, including:
oral cancer
cervical cancer
vulvar cancer
penile cancer
rectal cancer
While most cases of HPV don’t become cancerous, some strains of the virus are
more likely to cause cancer than others.
Syphilis
Syphilis is another bacterial infection. It often goes unnoticed in its early stages.
The first symptom to appear is a small round sore, known as a chancre. It can
develop on your genitals, anus, or mouth. It’s painless but very infectious.
Later symptoms of syphilis can include:
rash
fatigue
fever
headaches
joint pain
weight loss
hair loss
HIV
HIV can damage the immune system and raise the risk of contracting other viruses or
bacteria and certain cancers. If left untreated, it can lead to stage 3 HIV, known
as AIDS. But with today’s treatment, many people living with HIV don’t ever
develop AIDS.
In the early or acute stages, it’s easy to mistake the symptoms of HIV with those of
the flu. For example, the early symptoms can include:
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chills
aches and pains
swollen lymph nodes
sore throat
headache
nausea
rashes
These initial symptoms typically clear within a month or so. From that point onward,
a person can carry HIV without developing serious or persistent symptoms for many
years. Other people may develop nonspecific symptoms, such as:
recurrent fatigue
fevers
headaches
stomach issues
There’s no cure for HIV yet, but treatment options are available to manage it. Early
and effective treatment can help people with HIV live as long as those without HIV.
With recent advancements in testing and treatment, it’s possible to live a long and
healthy life with HIV.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is another common bacterial STD. It’s also known as “the clap.”
Many people with gonorrhea develop no symptoms. But when present, symptoms
may include:
a white, yellow, beige, or green-colored discharge from the penis or vagina
pain or discomfort during sex or urination
more frequent urination than usual
itching around the genitals
sore throat
It’s possible for a mother to pass gonorrhea onto a newborn during childbirth. When
that happens, gonorrhea can cause serious health problems in the baby. That’s why
many doctors encourage pregnant women to get tested and treated for potential
STDs.
Pubic lice (‘crabs’)
“Crabs” is another name for pubic lice. They’re tiny insects that can take up
residence on your pubic hair. Like head lice and body lice, they feed on human
blood.
Common symptoms of pubic lice include:
itching around the genitals or anus
small pink or red bumps around the genitals or anus
low-grade fever
lack of energy
irritability
Trichomoniasis
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Trichomoniasis is also known as “trich.” It’s caused by a tiny protozoan organism
that can be passed from one person to another through genital contact.
According to the CDCTrusted Source, less than one-third of people with trich
develop symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they may include:
discharge from the vagina or penis
burning or itching around the vagina or penis
pain or discomfort during urination or sex
frequent urination
In women, trich-related discharge often has an unpleasant or “fishy” smell.
Herpes
Herpes is the shortened name for the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two
main strains of the virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both can be transmitted sexually. It’s a
very common STD.
HSV-1 primarily causes oral herpes, which is responsible for cold sores.
However, HSV-1 can also be passed from one person’s mouth to another
person’s genitals during oral sex. When this happens, HSV-1 can cause
genital herpes.
HSV-2 primarily causes genital herpes.
The most common symptom of herpes is blistery sores. In the case of genital herpes,
these sores develop on or around the genitals. In oral herpes, they develop on or
around the mouth.
Herpes sores generally crust over and heal within a few weeks. The first outbreak is
usually the most painful. Outbreaks typically become less painful and frequent over
time.
Other, less common STDs include:
chancroid
lymphogranuloma venereum
granuloma inguinale
molluscum contagiosum
scabies
Methods of Contraception
Many factors need to be taken into account by women , men, or couples at any point
in their lifetime when selecting the most appropriate method of contraception. Those include
safety , efficiency,, availability (including accessibility and affordability) and acceptability.
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Reversible Methods of Birth Control
Intrauterine Contraception
Hormonal Methods
Barrier Methods
Diaphragm or cervical cap—Each of these barrier methods are
placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix to block sperm. The
diaphragm is shaped like a shallow cup. The cervical cap is a
thimble-shaped cup. Before sexual intercourse, you insert them
with spermicide to block or kill sperm. Visit your doctor for a
proper fitting because diaphragms and cervical caps come in
different sizes. Typical use failure rate for the diaphragm: 17%.1
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Female condom—Worn by the woman, the female condom helps keeps sperm from getting
into her body. It is packaged with a lubricant and is available at drug stores. It can be
inserted up to eight hours before sexual intercourse. Typical use failure rate: 21%, 1 and also
may help prevent STDs.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is NOT a regular method of birth control. Emergency
contraception can be used after no birth control was used during sex, or if the birth control
method failed, such as if a condom broke.
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Emergency contraceptive pills—Women can take emergency contraceptive pills up to 5
days after unprotected sex, but the sooner the pills are taken, the better they will work. There
are three different types of emergency contraceptive pills available in the United States.
Some emergency contraceptive pills are available over the counter.
Learning Activities
Directions: draw the outline of a body, mark on the body all the changes that happen to you
during puberty, then Answer the following questions.
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3. Why do those changes happen?
Activity 2:
Directions: For each of the following people, identify whether the person is
heterosexual (H), gay (G), lesbian (L), or bisexual (B), based on the information
provided. For each person, briefly make note of your reasons for your decision.
_____1. A man who has self-identified as gay since his teens, who has had two brief
sexual relationships with women, and who has been involved with his current (male)
partner for 3 years.
_____2. A woman who has had a number of intimate sexual relationships with
women and expresses little interest in pursuing relationships with men.
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_____3. A man who has had several intimate sexual relationships with both women
and men, though he generally prefers the company of men.
_____4. A man who is strongly attracted to both men and women although all of his
sexual relationships have been with women.
_____5. A woman who has self-identified as heterosexual throughout her life and
finds herself strongly attracted to a new female co-worker.
_____6. A man whose male partner died of AIDS 10 years ago and is currently
married to a bisexual woman.
_____8. A woman who had a brief sexual relationship with her college roommate 20
years ago but since then has had several intimate relationships with men.
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson,you will be able to:
Pretest
Directions: On the space provided before each item, write TRUE when the
statement is factual, and FALSE when it is erroneous.
__________1.A person is defined not by what they think, but what they
own.
__________2.Shopping is not an expressive and constitutive existential act.
___________3.Understanding shopping is important in determining race,
culture, gender, class, family, and community.
___________4.Possessions are an important component of sense of self.
___________5.Material possession signifies aspects of one’s sense of self
and identity.
Learning Content
The Material/ Economic Self
There are many authors who give different views about material and economic self.
The material self consists of things that belong to a person or entities that a person
belongs to. Thus, things like the body, family, clothes, money, and such make up the
material self.The core of the material self is the body. Second to the body, is clothes were
important to the material self. It is believed a person's clothes were one way they expressed
who they felt they were; or clothes were a way to show status, thus contributing to forming
and maintaining one's self-image. Money and family are critical parts of the material self.
The material self refers to tangible objects, people, or places that carry the designation my or
mine. There are two subclasses of the material self can be distinguished: the bodily self and
the extracorporeal beyond the body) self. Rosemberg (1979) has referred to the
extracorporeal self as the extended self. The bodily component of the material self requires
little explanation. A person speaks of my arms or my legs. These entities are clearly an
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intimate part of who we are. But our sense of self is not limited to our bodies. It includes
other people, pets, and possessions like car, places and the products of our labor.
First, materialist person place possession and their acquisition at the center of
their lives. Daun (1980)describes material describes materialism as a way of
life in which a high level of material consumption functions as a goal and
serves as a set of plans. The positive roles that possessions play in
individuals’ lives, such as providing meaning and enabling a fuller unfolding
of human life.
Second, acquiring of material things is essential to satisfaction and well-being
in life. According to Belk (1985) that for materialistic individuals
“possessions are believed to provide the greatest sources of satisfaction and
dissatisfaction’ in life. Materialist people believe that expanded levels of
consumption lead to increases pleasure obtained.
The third element material self or materialism involves the tendency to of
materialist to judge their and others’ by the number and quality of
possessions acquired.
A man’s self is the sum total of all that he CAN call his, not only his body and his
psychic powers, but his clothes and his house, his wife and children, his ancestors and
friends, his reputation and works, his lands and yacht and bank account. All these things
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give him the same emotions. If they wax and prosper, he feels triumphant; if they dwindle
and die away, he feel cast down, not necessarily in the same degree for each thing, but in
much the same way for all.
Learning Activities
Think Ahead!
Directions: Using the T-chart, write the positive and negative effects of material/economic
self.See Rubric click this link C:/Users/Jay%20Rey/Downloads/criteria.pdf. Submit your
work on our goggle class.
Directions: Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast material self and economic self.
Then compose five (5) to ten (10) sentences discussing the similarities and differences of
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material self and economic self.See Rubric click this
linkC:/Users/Jay%20Rey/Downloads/criteria.pdf. Submit your work on our goggle class.
Activity 3. Do this!
If you were a fisherman, would you agree the ideas of American businessman?
Why?
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Mastery Test
Directions: Read the following statements and fill in the blanks with word/s which best
complete/s the sentences.
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LESSON
8
THE DIGITAL SELF
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
Pre-Test
Complete your online (Facebook) identity checklist. Tick the box that corresponds to your
answer.
ITEM Yes No
1. Is your profile picture your picture?
2. Do you include your place of residence in your profile?
3. Do you include your relationship status in your profile?
4. Do you include the name of your hometown in your profile?
5. Do you share information about health and wellness?
6. Do you use social media for business purposes?
7. Do you post picture of your pet?
8. Do you upload pictures of the food you eat?
9. Do you upload pictures because you are bored?
10. Do you share prayers and religious stories?
11. Do you post the movies that you have just watched or plan to watch?
12. Do you post the picture of the book or novel that you have just read or plan to
buy?
13. Do you express your stand on particular political issues by writing posts?
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14. Do you post upload pictures of your newly purchased gadgets or toys?
15. Do you upload pictures of you with respectable people including celebrities?
Learning Content
Definition
Digital self is the persona you
use when you're online. Some people
maintain one or more online identifies
that are distinct from their “real world”
selves; others have a single
online self that's more or less the same
as the one they inhabit in the real world.
Images can be manipulated
through skills in photography or
Photoshop. Through photo manipulation,
one can be teller, shorter, thinner, fairer, and can even have different eye color almost
anything is possible, anything can be altered. While technology can manipulated one’s
physical appearances, what it manages simply serve as representations of one’s ideal self,
what one wants to be.
This era, the self adapts to the environment that is dominated by digital technology.
To satisfy individual dreams and desires outside of one’s inner self, things, products, or
service allow people to believe that they can change, enhance, or improve their self. And so,
if someone wants to be a celebrity, it is easy to get a picture of a celebrity and use it as his or
her profile picture. One’s digital self consist of how one expresses himself or himself in
various inline platform.
This sharing of personal information on social networking sites may be related to the
strong desire of adolescents for social approval and acceptance.
Self-Presentation and Impression Management
Self-presentation refers to an individual’s attempts both conscious and unconscious,
to control how he or she project himself or herself in social interactions. Some forms self-
presentation may be authentic, but some may be tactical or selective.
Self-presentation is inherent in all situations. The widespread use of online
interactions has increased the opportunities to engage in sell-presentation and impression
management. Most people strive to create images that are positive. Thus, individual use
several methods to create positive impressions of them. The desire to create positive
impressions and to be “liked” by others may lead to consequences that can be risky to one’s
security and mental health, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, gossiping as well as anxiety
and depression. People should still be mindful of their privacy using social networking sites.
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The importance of Digital
Technology
Technology has changed the
social features of people’s lives. It has
altered the way people view the social
dimension of relationships and dictated
new ways for people to relate with one
another.
Digital technology has enabled volumes
of information to be compressed in
compact storage devices, so as to be
easily contained and delivered,
minimizing the time it takes for data to
be transmitted. Digital technology has immensely changed the pattern of working as well as
the learning of new concepts, including communication.
Impact of Online Interactions on the Self
According to Iqbal, Khan and Malik (2017) suggest that mobile phones are ever
more becoming a very valuable part of the daily life of today’s youth. However, the use of
digital technology and online interactions limit face-to-face interaction with others and has
drawn people away from meaningful and intimate communication with families and friends.
It changes the social behavior of individual, families, and societies as a whole.
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Are you a responsible Netizen?
With the rampant use of the internet, specifically social media, there are issues that need to
be recognized and thus be addressed. Here are some of the issues that one needs t address if
one wants to be seen as a responsible netizen.
As the famous saying goes, “think before you click”. Social media has been
teeming with fake news, malicious content that tends to speak ill of certain people or issues.
Cyberbullying
People bully other people online because the fell that they can do so as online
interactions is different from face-to-face or personal interaction. One form of cyberbullying
is bashing which can do damage to an individuals psychological well-being.
Sharing Viruses
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Some social media users share viruses for fun. This inappropriate behavior
online for its aim, which may appear direct or not, is to damage one’s reputation.
Learning Activities
Activity No. 1. Learning Log
What pieces of information, activities, thoughts, opinions, or feelings should be kept private
and should never be divulged on social media? Write your answer on the tale provided.
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Are you a responsible netizen? Justify your answer.
Watch the movie entitled Jumanji (2017) starring Dwayne Johnson. Identify the main
characters and discuss their “digital self” projected by the movie.
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Mastery Test
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LESSON
9
THE POLITICAL SELF AND BEING A FILIPINO
Learning Objectives:
ACTIVITY
Who is a Filipino?
Cut out pictures or illustration from magazines and newspapers that show what being
a Filipino is about? Paste them below.
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Answer the questions below in relation to what you have posted in the previous activity.
3. Imagine that you were of a different nationality. What would change in you aside
from your citizenship and origin?
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Pretest
Learning Content
The Philippines as we know it today has only emerged in the 1890’s after over three
centuries of colonization of the Spaniards. Meanwhile, literation from the last colonizers, the
Japanese, only occurred in 1946. Foreign culture, beliefs, language and religion have made a
huge dent on our own by setting a foundation to the contemporary Filipino identity and
culture. To date, colonial mentality remains an issue. Given the wide discrepancy the
liberation period and today’s time, would it be safe that Filipinos have truly developed the
identity of their own? Or we still live in the shadow of our colonial friends?
In this chapter, you will learn that an individual’s race ethnicity, and physical
characters are not the only that makes a person national identity. Values and traits are also
important indicators that set apart one nationality from the other. These values and traits
may not always be a positive thing, but being able to identify one’s self apart from other
nationalities and point out weaknesses and mistakes, paired with unity and commitment,
make progress a possibility. Through common goals, principles, and values of its people, a
nation empowers itself.
Who is a Filipino?
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Filipino Values and Traits
The Philippine is a lush island paradise famous for its grandiose mountain views,
pristine beaches, and rich and diverse culture changing from province to province. While the
Philippines may be well known for its awe-inspiring beauty, perhaps the Filipino’s unique
traits, reputable values, and laudable talents make the country a place to be.
Tourist who have visited the Philippines can never forget the big and bright smiles
that greeted them, the colorful and loud jeepney’sthe common Filipino Phrases such as
“Mabuhay!” and “Salamat!” and habits such as saying “po” and “opo” to the elders, leaving
shoes or slippers at the front door before entering a house, and the importunate asking of
“Kumainka nan a?” meaning”have you eaten yet?” Indeed, it ia marvel to experience these
unique traits of the Filipinos firsthand. Few of these traits areas follows.
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The Filipino Hospitality
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Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families regardless if the children
are old enough and already have families of their own. They are also fond of family reunions
during birthdays, holidays, or fiestas year round. Some Filipino families even opt to live I
big house where everyone can stay together. Nursing homes are almost always not an option
for family members and choose to take care of their elders themselves.
Cheerful Personality
Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. They smile when they are
happy, or sometimes even when they are sad or angry. Smiling has been a coping strategy
for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities. For instance, Filipinos
smile and wave at the camera while being interviewed even after a fire or flooding incident.
They always try to maintain a positive outlook in life which make them resilient and able to
manage almost everything with a simple smile.
Self-sacrifice
Bayanihan
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“Bahala Na” Attitude
Colonial Mentality
“Mañana” Habit
This is the Filipino term for procrastination. It was derived from a longer Filipino
phrase called “Mamayana” meaning dawdling things, which could have been done at an
earlier time. It is a poor habit of laziness that results in heavier workloads.
“NingasKugon”
“Ningas” is a Filipino term for flame and “kugon” is a Filippino term for Cogon
grass that easily burns out after It is put into flame. Ningaskugon refers to the attitude of
eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty, just
like how fast the fire of a Cogon grass burn out moments after being ignited. Laziness is a
common problem among Filipinos; that is why Filipinis are regarded as “Juan Tamad” or
Lazy Juan.
Pride
Most Filipinos hold onto their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a
good relationship with family and loved ones. When two parties are not in good terms, they
find it also hard to apologize and wait until the other asks for an apology first.
Crab mentality
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This is a toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of
another, instead of feeling happy for that person. Just like crabs in a container, they pull each
other down and ruin each other’s reputation rather than bringing them up, resulting to no
progress. Filipinos should change this troublesome attitude and focus more on their own
inadequacies to improve one’s self.
Filipino Time
Filipino Markers
What then are the hallmarks of our being a Filipino? What makes us truly relish in
our being a Filipino? The following are constant reminders of nationality.
1. Proverbs or Salawikain
Filipino proverbs, just like any other proverbs, are saying that conveys lesson and
reflections or Filipino practices, beliefs and traditions. Damiana Eugenio, regardedas
the mother of Philippine Folklore, classified proverbs into six categories (Eugenio,
2000):
a. Proverbs expressing a general attitude towards life and the laws that govern
life;
b. Ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain
vices;
c. Proverbs expressing a system of values;
d. Proverbs expressing general truths and observation about life and human
nature;
e. Humorous proverbs; and miscellaneous proverbs.
An example of a Filipino proverbs is the saying “Kung may Tiyaga, may nilaga”
which means that hard work will be rewarded if one is persistent.
2. Superstitions
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Filipinos also subscribe to their own set of superstitions passed down fron
generation to generation. Some of these may be influenced by beliefs from other
cultures, but Filipinos have retold these superstitions according to their own
experiences and they sometimes end up even more interesting.
A famous Filipino legend is about the origin of the pine apple fruit. It is a story
about a young and lazy girl named Pina who always asked where her mother kept the things
she needed without looking for them first. When Pina’s mother got tired of being asked
where she hid her things, her mother wished that eyes be planted on Pina’s face so she
would start using them. To her mother’s surprise the next morning, Pina was gone and a
fruit sprung in the yard, implanted with “eyes” all around its body which was later called
“pinya” the Filipino term for “pineapple.”
Now you know that your traits and values are important indicators of being a
Filipino. The problem now is to truly become one and how you can be useful to the
development and progress of our country. The following are a few ways on hoe to be a good
Filipino:
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This period in the history of the Philippines has seen how the internet has
spawned tons of possibilities for people, both good and bad. For instance, it is easier for
Filipinos working abroad to communicate with their loved ones left in the Philippines
through the internet. Despite this, the internet has also made the spread of fake news very
common. Likewise, the internet has also made us engage in intense arguments with people
across the globe about our political positions, for example, it is a part of being a good
Filipino to understand and verify what you read online, especially in social media, before
actually believing in it, and spreading it like wild fire. It is also the responsibility of every
Filipino to recognize the disagreement in political views, be tolerant, and argue intelligently
without having to resort into name calling people.
1. Make an acrostic below which will describe you, in relation to you being a Filipino:
2. Discuss how being a Filipino affects your “self.” How can becoming a better Filipino
influence your duty to becoming a better version of yourself?
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Mastery Test
LESSON
10
Learning Objectives:
The ability to use moral sensibility and conscience may be seen through the
expressions of religion, its beliefs and practices. In the same manner, cultural rituals and
ceremonies are some manifestations what people believe in. Moreover, seeking the meaning
of life is a journey that the spiritual self is on.
ACTIVITY
Art Recall
Recall:
`When was the first time you realized that there is a higher being than yourself? How
old were you then? What made you believed that there is a higher being?
Graphic Presentation:
Make a poster about the instance or situation that made you believe in the existence
of higher being.
Show:
During our virtual class you are going to showcase the posters that you have made.
Observe similarities and differences in each other’s experiences, expressed in the artworks.
Initiate discussions about beliefs on higher being based on the showcased posters.
Pretest
1. From the posters you see, what commonalities and differences did you observe?
2. How these experiences affect your belief on higher being?
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3. How is the belief on higher being related to you?
4. Do you consider having a spiritual self? Why or Why not?
Learning Content
Religion
Rebecca Stein (Stein 2011) works on the definition of religion “as a set of cultural
beliefs and practices that usually includes some or all of basic characteristics. These
characteristics are:
An individual lives in a society where there are many practices of religion. The
choice of religious belief lies within the spiritual self. Although the choice maybe influenced
by the society and its culture.
Ritual
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The self can be described as a ritual being who exhibits a striking parallel between their
ritual and verbal behavior. Just as language is a system of symbols that is based upon
arbitrary rules, ritual may be viewed as a system of symbolic acts that is based upon
arbitrary rules. Participation to rituals is rituals is expressions of religious beliefs.
There are different religions with different beliefs and practices. Some of the major
world religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Excerpt of some
religious beliefs and practices are found in the University of London’s Religion and Belief
Guide 2017.
Image of Buddha
Beliefs
The basic doctrines of early Buddhism, which remain common to all Buddhism,
include the four noble truths : existence is suffering ( dukhka ); suffering has a cause,
namely craving and attachment ( trishna ); there is a cessation of suffering, which
is nirvana ; and there is a path to the cessation of suffering, the eightfold path of right
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views, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right
mindfulness, and right concentration. Buddhism characteristically describes reality in terms
of process and relation rather than entity or substance.
Dharma Wheel
Christianity
Christians believe in Trinitarian God. One God in three personas: God the Father
(Creator), God the Son (Savior), and God the Holy Spirit (Sustainer).Eternal life after death
will be achieved through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is, God the Son, who came to
flesh, to spread the Good News of Salvation. He died on the Cross for the sin of the
humanity but resurrected from the death, so that anyone who believes in Him will be saved
and have eternal life. The Holy Bible is a selection of books, which is divided into two, The
Old Testament and The New Testament.
Hinduism
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Portrait of Vishu Portrait of ShriRadha- Krishna Mariamman Hindu
Beliefs
Hinduism covers a wide range of traditional beliefs and religious groups; thus,
there is no single founder or leader. Hindus believe that existence is a cycle of birth,
death and rebirth, governed by Karma. Karma is a concept where the reincarnated life
will depend on how the past life was spent. Hindus believe that the soul passes through a
cycle of successive lives and its next incarnation is always dependent on how the
previous life was lived. Vedas are sacred scriptures of Hindus. Mahabharata and
Ramayana are two other important texts of the Hindus.
Diwali and Navrati are the most celebrated festivals of the Hindus. Diwali is the Festival
of Lights while Navratiis the festival of nine nights, which celebrate the triumph of good
over evil. Hindus have set dates to honor particular manifestations of God.
Islam
Mosque Mohammad
Beliefs
Muslims believe in Allah, who is their “One God.” They believe in the unity and
universality of God. Muslims also have strong sense of community or “ummah” and an
awareness of their solidarity with all Muslims worldwide.Islam means “willing submission
to God.”
Muslims believe that Mohammed is the last and final prophet sent by God.
Mohammed was born in Mecca in 570 CE and received revelations from God through the
Angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. The Holy Book of Islam is called the Quran, which
was thought to recited in Arabic because any translation is seen as inadequate.
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Quran Hajj, Pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslims believe in the five pillars of Islam, which are the foundation of Muslim
life:
1. Shahadah– statement of faith: “There is no God but the one true God and
Mohammed is his messenger.”
2. Salat-the prayer thatis practices five times a day.
3. Zakat- the monetary offering for the benefit of the poor. It comprises the 2.5% of a
Muslim’s assets.
4. Hajj- the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims who can afford are asked to do the
pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.
5. Sawn- the fasting. Muslims do fasting, from food, drink, and sexual act, during the
celebration of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The fast is from dawn to sunset.
Two of the major festivals in Islam are Eidul-Fitr and Eidul-Adha. Eidul-Fitr is
the celebration at the end of Ramadan, while Eidul-Adha is celebrated within the completion
of the Pilgrimage, the Hajj.
Eidul-Fitr Eidul-Adha
Judaism
Beliefs
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The Jews believe in the God of Abraham, the same God that liberated the Hebrew
slaves from Egypt to Canaan, the Promised Land through the leadership of Moses and later,
Joshua.
The Jews believe in the coming of Messiah, the Savior. The sacred scripture of
the Jews is called the Torah or the Law. The Torah is the guide of the Jewish living. The
study and interpretation of Torah is part of the Jewish culture.
Religious beliefs, rituals, practices, and customs are all part of the expression of
the spiritual self. What to believe and how to manifest the belief is entirely dependent on the
individual, to the self. A person might believe that there is higher being, a supernatural
being, usually termed as God, but not necessarily wants to be affiliated or identified with a
certain religious group. Others may have religious practices which are perceived to be
contrary to the practices of other groups. Religious beliefs and practices, are formed relative
to its context and culture.
Another extensive study of the self can be found in the works of Dr. Viktor E.
Frankl. The Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna was created in 1992. The Institute has a
website where there is a synopsis of his life and works and present programs
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(https://viktorfranklinstitute.org/About_Viktor_Frankl.html). The following excerpts from
the website:
The Psychiatrist
Dr. Viktor E. Frankl was born on March 26, 1905 in Vienna, Austria, where
famous psychiatrists Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler lived. At a young age, he wrote a
short paper to Freud which was published after three years. Dr. Frankl graduated with a
medical degree from the University of Vienna in 1930.He was assigned in Vienna Hospital
suicide ward and headed the Rothschild Hospital, eight years later.
Logotherapy
The Franklian Psychology has the basic concepts. These are the following:
Logotherapy Assumptions
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All psychotherapies make philosophical assumptions about the human persons
that cannot be proved with certainty. Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (n.d.) states the
assumptions of logotherapy, which include the following:
1. The human being is an entity consisting of body, mind, and spirit. This first
assumption deals with the body (soma), mind (psyche), and spirit (noos). According
to Frankl, the body and mind are what we have and the spirit is what we are.
2. Life has meaning under all circumstances, even the most miserable. Assumption two
is “ultimate meaning.” This is difficult to grasp but it is something everyone
experiences and it represents an order in a world with laws that go beyond human
laws.
3. People have a will to meaning. The third assumption is seen as our main motivation
for living and acting. When we see meaning, we are ready for any type of suffering.
This is considered to be different than our will to achieve power and pleasure.
4. People have freedom under all circumstances to activate the will to find meaning.
Assumption four is that we are free to activate our will to find meaning, and this can
be done under any circumstances. This deals with change of attitudes about
unavoidable fate. Frankl was able to test the first four assumptions when he was
confined in the concentration camps.
5. Life has demand quality to which people must respond if decisions are to be
meaningful. The fifth assumption, the meaning of the moment, is more practical in
daily living than ultimate meaning. Unlike ultimate meaning this meaning can be
found and fulfilled. This can be done by following the values of society or by
following the voice of our conscience.
6. The individual is unique. The sixth assumption deals with one’s sense of meaning.
This is enhanced by the realization that we are irreplaceable.
In essence, all humans are unique with an entity of body, mind, and spirit. We all
go through unique situations and are constantly looking to find meaning. We are free to do
these at all times in response to certain demands.
Popova (2017) discussed Viktor Frankl’s work. These are three possible sources
of the meaning of life: purposeful work, courage in the face of difficulty, and love.
1. Purposeful Work. To find the meaning of life starts with holding a future goal. Each
individual has each own future goal to achieve or a task to perform. That task or goal
to fulfill becomes the meaning of their life. Therefore, meaning of life is unique to
every individual.
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2. Courage in the Face of Difficulty. A meaningful life is a life with suffering.
Suffering is inevitable part of life. To find meaning of life is to recognize suffering,
pain, and death as part of life and to have the courage to face these life difficulties.
3. Love. Popova (2017) quoted Dr. Frankl’s notes about his experience in the Nazi
Camp: “Four hours I stood hacking at the icy ground. The guard pass by, insulting
me, and once again I communed with my beloved. More and more I felt that she was
present, that she was with me; I had the feeling that I was able to touch her, able to
stretch out my hand and grasp hers. The feeling was very strong: she was there.
Then, at the very moment, a bird flew down silently and perched just in front of me,
on the heap of soil which I had dug up from the ditch, and look steadily at me,”
Dr. Frankl’swife, parents, and some relatives were victims of gas chambers. His
love for his wife kept him fight for his life. Popova (2017) also quoted Dr. Frankl’s
definition of love: “Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the
innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very
essence of another human being unless he loves him. By his love, he is enabled to
see the essential traits and features in the beloved person; and even more, he sees that
which is potential in him. Furthermore, by his love, the loving person enables the
beloved person to actualize these potentialities come true.”
Costello (2015) captured Viktor Frankl’s message: “The ultimate secret on the
spiritual foundation of life is that love is salvation and joy eternity.” The ultimate
factor to find the meaning of life is love.
Learning Activities
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Activity No. 2. Documentary
Make a documentary of the Pandemic around the globe the Corona virus novel (Covid-19)
that is currently happening now. Feature the following
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UNIT THREE
Learning Objectives
a) understand the theoretical underpinnings on how to manage and care for different
aspects of the self;
b) acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of one's self and
behaviors; and
c) apply these new skills to one's self and functioning for a better quality of life
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LESSON
11
SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
Learning Objectives:
Pretest
Multiple Choice. Directions: Read and analyze carefully the statements below. Write the
letter of your answer on the space provided.
____ 1. Goals are important to achieve success. What is goal?
A. Something you want to achieve C. A reward
B. A problem to solve D. A step on checklist
____ 2. When setting goals, it is important that you can ___ these steps.
A. Understand C. Check off
B. Measure D. Ignore
____ 3. When you start the process of setting goal, where should you begin?
A. Begin with the first step on your list
B. Think about the end result first
C. Put important information on a calendar
D. Decide on rewards from accomplishing your goal
_____ 4. If the person attributes one’s success to hardwork, learning, training
and perseverance, what theory of success can best describe his/her
motivation?
A. Self-Efficacy C. Growth Mindset
B. Goal Setting Technique D. Fixed Mindset
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______ 5. Below are the sources that influence an individual’s maintenance
and development of self-efficacy. Which of these can help a person
be motivated by verbal praises?
A. Somatic/emotional C. Verbal or Social Persuasion
B. Performance Accomplishments D. Experiences
______ 6. Which of the following is NOT considered a source for self-efficacy?
A. Social Modeling C. Mastery Experiences
B. Verbal Persuasion D. Genetic Predisposition
_____ 7. Self-efficacy is:
A. the confidence that you are right
B. the belief that you can accomplish anything/specific task
C. the ability to recover from your mental health issues
D. a humanistic theory by Carl Rogers
_____ 8. The concept of self-efficacy was introduced by :
A. Sigmund Freud C. Carl Rogers
B. Albert Bandura D. B. F. Skinner
____ 9. Fixed mindset is:
A. The belief in accomplishing things
B. The ability to set goals
C. The person’s belief that success is based on innate ability
D. The tendency to be successful
____ 10. Who is the proponent of Goal Setting Theory?
A. Edwin Locke C. Carl Rogers
B. Albert Bandura D. Howard Gardner
Introduction
Success and goal setting are two concepts that are inseparable. Since success is
considered to be the result of effective goal setting. Others may define success basing on
earning a degree, career development or money in the bank account. It is also considered as
a state of accomplishment or achievement resulting from an endeavor. According to
King, 2004 success is relative since it has varied meanings to people. Thus, for some success
means having material possessions like a car or a house. On the other hand, some people
think of success as having a good family life, a happy home, a feeling of contentment or
ease, or always being in love. King also believes that success means not only being able to
achieve or fulfill one’s goals, but by having a positive feelings of happiness, joy, love, peace
of mind, self-respect, greatness, and freedom from worry, anxiety, guilt, or failure. H e
further elaborated that many people associate success with the acquisition or possession of
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tangible or material things; but the very root of success is the positive feelings that come
with accomplishment and achievement.
To have a clear cut-cut goal is the key in achieving anything in life successfully.
Goal becomes now the result towards the effort is directed, or a point, end, or a place that
one is striving to reach. It should therefore realistic but, at the same time, attractive so as to
excite a person in achieving them.
If the goal set is vague in one’s mind, one may divide or chop them into a smaller
piece to make them more attainable.
According to King (2004), there are specific goals which, when combined together,
make one big goal called success.
1. Mental/emotional success. This is about having a sound thinking and feeling.
2. Spiritual success. This is about balancing the needs of body and spirit.
3. Personal success. This is about overcoming a weakness or disability.
4. Career success. This is about accomplishing work objectives.
5. Financial success. This is about earning enough for one’s needs.
6. Social success. This is about getting well along with others.
7. Physical success. This is about having a healthy and sound body.
8. Family success. This is about maintaining harmony in the family.
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Albert Bandura is the proponent of Self-Efficacy Theory. This is
through his article entitled “Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory
of Behavioral Change” that was published in Psychological Review in
1977. The article also became an instant classic in psychology.
(Kendra, 2017)
He is perhaps most famous for his Bobo doll experiment in the
1950’s. At that time there was a popular belief that learning was a
result of reinforcement.
He has widely published works and has received various honorary degrees and awards all
over the world. He is highly recognized for his work in social learning theory and social
cognitive theory (a theory that states people are active participants in their environment
and are not simply shaped by that environment.)
His work is considered part of the cognitive revolution in psychology that began in the
late 1960s. His theories have had a tremendous impact on personality psychology,
cognitive psychology, education, and psychotherapy. In 1974, Dr. Bandura was elected
president of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA awarded him for
his distinguished scientific contributions in 1980 and again in 2004 for his outstanding
lifetime contributions to psychology. Today, Dr. Bandura is often identified as the
greatest living psychology as well as one of the most influential psychologists of all
time.
Albert Bandura’s Personal Life
He was born in Mundare, Alberta in December 04, 1925. He was the youngest of the
six children. Through times were often hard growing up, Dr. Bandura’s parents placed great
emphasis on celebrating life and more importantly family. They were also very keen on
their children doing well in school.
Dr. Bandura learned a lot about value and importance of self-direction from this time
in his life. After spending a summer working in Alaska and after finishing high school, Dr.
Bandura went to the University of British Columbia. He took an introductory psychology
course because it fitted into an early timeslot and allowed him to work in the afternoon and
then, he was hooked. He graduated three years later in 1949 with the Bolocan Award in
psychology.
He went to the University of Iowa to complete his graduate work. On that time, the
University of Iowa was central to psychological study, especially in the area of social
learning theory. Dr. Bandura, then completed his Master’s in 1951 followed by a PhD in
clinical psychology in 1952. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Bandura went onto a post
doctoral position at the Wichita Guidance Center before accepting a position as a faculty
member at Stanford University in 1953, where he still is today!
Self-Efficacy Theory
Weibell (2011) summarized Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory:
Self-efficacy theory was based on the principle assumption that “psychological
procedures whatever their form, serve as means of creating and strengthening expectations
of personal efficacy”. It distinguishes between expectations of efficacy and response-
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outcome expectancies. An outcome expectancy is “a person’s estimate that a given behavior
will lead to certain outcomes. “An efficacy expectation is the “conviction that one can
successfully execute the behavior required to produce the outcomes”. Although a person
may expect a certain activity to lead to a particular outcome, they may lack the motivation to
perform the action, doubting their ability to do so. Outcome and efficacy expectations are
differentiated because individuals can believe that a particular course of action will produce
certain outcomes. But if they entertain serious doubts about whether they can perform the
necessary activities, such information does not influence their behavior.
Self-efficacy typically comes into play when there is an actual or perceived threat to
one’s personal safety, or one’s ability to deal with potentially aversive events. Increasing a
person’s self-efficacy increases their ability to deal with a potentially averse situation.
Bandura defined self-efficacy as “people’s beliefs about their capabilities to produce
designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives”.
People with high assurance in their capabilities manifest the following:
1. Approach difficult task as challenges to be mastered;
2. Set challenging goals and maintain strong commitment to them;
3. Heighten or sustain their efforts in the face of failures or setbacks;
4. Attribute failure to insufficient effort or deficient knowledge and skills which are
acquirable; and
5. Approach threatening situations with assurance that they can exercise control over
them.
In contrast, people “who doubt their capabilities” manifest the following:
1. Shy away from tasks they view as personal threats;
2. Have low aspirations and weak commitment to goals they choose to pursue;
3. Dwell on personal deficiencies, obstacles they will encounter, and all kinds of
adverse outcomes, rather than concentrating on how to perform successfully;
4. Slacken their efforts and give up quickly in the face of difficulties;
5. Slow to recover their sense of efficacy following failure or setbacks; and
6. Fall easy victim to stress and depression.
Expectation alone will not produce desired performance if the component capabilities are
lacking. Moreover, there are many things that people can do with certainty of success that
they do not perform because they have no incentives to do so. Given appropriate skills and
adequate incentives, however, efficacy expectations are a major determinant of people’s
choice of activities, how much effort they will expend and of how long they will sustain
effort in dealing with stressful situations.
Dr. Albert Bandura’s quotes about self-efficacy (Kendra 2017)
“Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the sources of
action required to manage prospective situations”. –From Social Foundations of Thought
and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory 1986
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“If efficacy beliefs always reflected only what people can do routinely they would rarely
fail but they would not set aspirations beyond their immediate reach nor mount the extra
effort needed to surpass their ordinary performances”.-From Encyclopedia of Human
Behavior 1994
“Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self disbelief assuredly spawns
failure”.-From Self-efficacy: the Exercise of Control 1997
“By sticking it out through tough times, people emerge from adversity with a stronger
sense of efficacy”. –From Encyclopedia of Human behavior 1994
“People's beliefs about their abilities have a profound effect on those abilities. Ability is
not a fixed property; there is a huge variability in how you perform. People who have a
sense of self-efficacy bounce back from failure; they approach things in terms of how to
handle them rather than worrying about what can go wrong.”-From Self-Efficacy: The
Exercise of Control 1996
Carol S. Dweck’s Fixed and Growth Mindset Theory
Who is Carol S. Dweck?
Carol S. Dweck is the author of Mindset The New Psychology
of Success. She was born on October 17, 1946. She graduated
from Bernard College in 1967 and earned Ph. D from Yale
University in 1972. She then taught at Columbia University,
Harvard University and University of Illinois before joining the
Stanford University in 2004.
She graduated from Bernard College in 1967 and earned Ph. D from Yale University in
1972. She then taught at Columbia University, Harvard University and University of
Illinois before joining the Stanford University in 2004. She is one of the leading
researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of
Psychology at Standford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and
how to foster success. She has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and
Sciences. Her works has been featured in different publications like the The New Yorker,
Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. She appeared
on Today and 20/20. (Mindset 2006-2010)
Fixed and Growth Mindset Theory
According to Dweck people have two types of mindset. People who believe that their
success is based on innate ability, these are said to have a “fixed” theory of intelligence goes
under Fixed Mindset. Others, on the other hand believe their success is based on hard work,
learning, training and perseverance are said to have growth theory of intelligence, which
goes under growth mindset. According to Dr. Dweck, individuals may not necessarily be
aware of their own mindset, but their mindset can still be discerned based on their behavior.
It is especially evident in their reaction to failure. Fixed-mindset individuals dread failure
because it is a negative statement on their basic abilities, while growth mindset individuals
do not mind or fear failure as much because they realize their performance can be improved
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and learning comes from failure. These two mindsets play an important role in all aspects of
a person’s life. Dr. Dweck argues that the growth mindset will allow a person to live a less
stressful and more successful life. In an interview with Dr. Dweck in 2012, she described the
fix and growth mindset as:
“In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence; their
talents are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and their goal
becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In the growth mindset students
understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching
and persistence. They don’t necessarily thing everyone’s the same or anyone can be
Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work for it.”
Individuals with growth mindset are more likely to continue working hard despite
setbacks while individuals with fixed mindset can be affected by subtle environmental cues.
Edwin A. Locke’s Goal Setting Theory
Who is Edwin Locke?
Edwin A. Locke is internationally known for his research on goal setting.
He was born on January 5, 1938. He is the Dean’s Professor (Emeritus) of
leadership and Motivation at the R.H. Smith School of Business at the
University of Maryland, College Park. He received his BA from Harvard
in 1960 and hid Ph D in Industrial Psychology from Cornell University in
1964.
He has published more than 300 chapters, notes and articles in professional journals
on such subjects as work motivation, job satisfaction, incentives, and the philosophy of
science. He is also the author or editor of 12 books, including the Selfish Path to Romance:
How to Love with Passion and Reason (Platform Press). Study Methods and Study
Motivation (Ayn Rand Bookstore 2008), Goal Setting: A Motivational Technique That
Works (Prentice Hall 1984, with G. Latham), A Theory of Goal Setting and Task
Performance (Prentice Hall 1990, with G. Latham), New Developments in Goal Setting and
Task Performance, (2013, with G. Latham), Handbook of Principles of Organizational
Behavior (Blackwell 2000; 2nd edition, Wiley 2009), The Prime Movers: Traits of the Great
Wealth Creators (Second Edition, Ayn Rand Bookstore 2008) and Postmodernism and
Management: Pros, Cons and the Alternative (JAI: Elsevier 2003). A recent survey found
that Locke’s goal setting theory (developed with G. Latham) was ranked #1 in importance
among 73 management theories. His work has been supported by numerous research grants,
and he has served as consultant to research firms and private businesses.
Dr. Locke has been elected a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science,
the American Psychological Society , the Academy of Management, and has been a
consulting editor for leading journals. He was a winner of the Outstanding Teacher-Scholar
Award at the University of Maryland, the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award of
the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the Career Contribution Award
from the Academy of Management (Human Resource Division), the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Academy of Management 9Organizational Behavior Division), and the
James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award from the American Psychological Society. He is a
writer and lecturer for the Ayn Rand Institute and is interested in the application of the
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philosophy of Objectivism to behavioral sciences. (Locke 2017)
Goal Setting Theory
The Goal Setting Theory was first studied by Dr. Edwin Locke in the middle of 1960’s. The
basic content of this theory are summarized in terms of 14 categories of findings.
The approach of goal setting theory is based on what Aristotle called final causality,
that is action caused by a purpose. It accepts the axiomatic status of consciousness and
volition. It also assumes that introspective reports provide useful and valid data for
formulating psychological concepts and measuring psychological phenomena (e.g., purpose,
goal, commitment, self-efficacy, etc.).
Goal Attributes
Goals have both an internal and an external aspect. Internally, they are ideas (desired ends);
externally, they refer to the object or condition sought (e.g., a job, a sale, a certain
performance level). The idea guides action to attain the object. Two broad attributes of goals
are content (the actual object sought) and intensity (the scope, focus, complexity etc, of the
choice process). Qualitatively, the content of a goal is whatever the person is seeking.
Quantitatively, two attributes of content: difficulty and specificity have been studied.
14 Research Findings
1. The more Difficult the goal, the greater the achievement
The linear function assumes, however, that the individual is committed to the goal
and possesses the requisite ability and knowledge to achieve it. Without these, performance
does drop at high goal levels.
2. The more specific of explicit the goal, the more precisely performance is regulated.
High goal specificity is achieved mainly through quantification (example: increase
sales by 10%) or enumeration (example: a list of tasks to be accomplished). Thus, it reduces
variance in performance, providing the individual can control performance. This is not to
say that specificity is always desirable (it may not be in some creative innovation situations),
but only that it has certain affects.
3. Goals that are both specific and difficult lead to the highest performance.
Especially relevant here are the many studies that have compared the effect of
specific, hard goals with goals such as “do you best.” People do not actually do their best
when trying to do their best because, as a vague goal, it is compatible with many different
outcomes, including those lower than one’s best. The aspect of intensity that has been most
studied in goal setting research is that of goal commitment, the degree to which the person is
genuinely attached to and determined to reach the goals
4. Commitment to goals is most critical when goals are specific and difficult.
When goals are easy or vague, it is not hard to get commitment, because it does not
require much dedication to reach easy goals, and vague goals can be easily redefined to
accommodate low performance. When goals are specific and hard, the higher the
commitment and the better the performance are needed.
5. High commitment to goals is attained when
A. the individual is convinced that the goal is important; and
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B. the individual is convinced that the goal is attainable (or that, at
least, progress can be made toward it).
6. Having a direct effect on performance, self-efficacy influences:
A. The difficulty level of the goal chosen or accepted;
B. Commitment to goals;
C. The response to negative feedback or failure; and
D. The choice of task strategies.
People with high self-efficacy are more likely to set high goals or to accept difficult,
assigned goals, to commit themselves to difficult goals, to respond with renewed efforts to
setbacks, and to discover successful task strategies. Thus, the effects of self-efficacy on
performance are both direct and indirect (through various goal processes). Additionally, goal
choice and commitment can be influenced through role modeling.
Feedback. For people to pursue goals effectively, they need some means of checking or
tracking their progress toward their goal. Sometimes this is self-evident to perception, as
when a person walks down a road towards a distant but visible town. In such cases,
deviations from the path to the goal are easily seen and corrected. Contrast this, however,
with a sales goal whose attainment requires scores of sales over a period of many months.
Here some formal means of keeping score is needed so that people can get a clear indication
if they are moving fast enough and in the right direction.
7. Goal setting is most effective when there is feedback showing progress in relation to the
goal.
When provided with feedback on their own performance or that of others, people
often spontaneously set goals to improve over their previous best or beat the performance of
others simply as a way of challenging themselves, but this is inevitable. The goal set may be
higher or lower than the performance level previously achieved. The effect of performance
feedback (knowledge of score) depends on the goals set in response to it.
8. Goal Setting (along with self-efficacy) mediates the effect of knowledge of past
performance on subsequent performance.
When people receive negative performance feedback, they are typically unhappy and
may also experience doubts about their ability. Those who can sustain their self-efficacy
under such pressure tend to maintain or even raise their subsequent goals, retain their
commitment, intensify their search for better strategies, and thereby improve their
subsequent performance. Those who lose confidence will tend to lower their goals, decrease
their efforts, and lessen the intensity and effectiveness of their strategy search.
9. Goals affect performance by affecting the direction of action, the degree of effort exerted,
and the persistence of action over time.
The directive aspect is fairly obvious. A person who has a goal to maximize quality
of performance will focus more attention and action on quality than on, for example,
quantity or speed. When there is conflict between two or more goals, performance with
respect to each goal may be undermined. Effort is roughly proportional to the judged
difficulty of the goal-which is why difficult goals ordinarily lead to higher performance than
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easy goals. Persistence refers to directed effort extended over time. Harder goals typically
lead to more persistence than easy easy goals, because, given commitment, they take longer
to reach and may require overcoming more obstacles. These mechanisms operate almost
automatically or, at least routinely, once a goal is committed to, because most people have
learned, by about the age of 6, that if they want to achieve something they have to: pay
attention to it to the exclusion of other things, exert the needed effort, and persist until it is
achieved.
There is another, more indirect goal mechanism-that of task strategies or plans. Most
goals require the application of task-specific procedures in addition to attention and effort if
they are to be attained. For example, a student who wants to get an A in a psychology course
needs to know how to study in general, how to study psychology in particular, how to
identify what is needed for an A in this course, and how to implement this knowledge. There
are several things we have learned about the relationship of goals and plans.
10. Goals stimulate planning in general. Often the planning quality is higher than that which
occurs without goals. When people possess task or goal-relevant plans as a result of
experience or training, they activate them virtually automatically when confronted with a
performance goal. Newly learned plans or strategies are most likely to be utilized under the
stimulus of a specific, difficult goal.
People recognize that goals require plans and seek either to use what they already
know or to make new plans when they want to reach goals. Sometimes such plans are quite
pedestrian. For example, to attain difficult, quantity goals people may simply sacrifice
quality-a common trade-off with which everyone is familiar. When people are given training
in a new strategy, they do not use it consistently unless they must to attain goals that cannot
otherwise be attained. When tasks are complex, a number of new issues arise. The direct
goal mechanisms are less adequate than in the case of simple tasks for attaining the goal.
(Compare, for example, the efficacy of effort alone in leading to high performance when
doing push-ups vs. playing chess.) the path to the goal is less clear, and there may be o
relevant prior experience or training which they can fall back on. In such cases people are
forced to discover new strategies: sometimes they do this poorly especially if the goals are
specific and difficult. The reason appears to be that under this type of pressure, tunnel vision
inhibits effective search procedures.
11. When people strive for goals on complex tasks, they are least effective in discovering
suitable task strategies if:
A. they have no prior experience or training on the tasks;
B. there is high pressure to perform well; and
C. there is high time pressure (to perform well immediately).
Goals as mediators. Goals, along with self efficacy, might mediate the effects of values and
personality as mediators of feedback. Feedback is most effective in motivating improved
performance when it is used to set goals. Feedback alone is just information . To act on the
basis of information, act on the basis of information, people need to know or decide what it
means—that is, what significance it has. In a goal-setting context, this means knowing what
a good or desirable score is and what a bad or undesirable score is. If no such judgment is
made, the motivate performance to the extent that it leads to higher goals, higher self-
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efficacy or higher commitment. More recent studies mediator of personality and charismatic
leadership. In other words, these variables affect performance through their effects on goals
and self-efficacy. This is not to claim that goals fully mediate the effect of all personality
and incentives on performance, but there is evidence to suggest.
12. Goals (including goal commitment), in combination with self efficacy, mediate or
partially mediate the effects of several personality traits and incentives on performance.
The logic behind this model is that goals and self efficacy are the immediate
regulators of much human action, and that they, therefore, reflect the individual’s
assessments of the value of incentives and of the applicability of values and traits to specific
situations.
Self management. Goal-directed actions and choices are not necessarily “impose” or
even encouraged by environments (e.g., organized demands). People have the choice to
manage their own lives by setting their own purposes and working to achieve them.
13. Goal-setting and goal-related mechanisms can be trained and/or adopted in the absence
of training for the purpose of self-regulation.
Goals can also be used to enhance task interest, reduce boredom, and promote goal
clarity. When used to punish or intimidate people. However, goals increase stress and
anxiety.
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Goal-setting dilemmas. If hard or difficult goals lead to higher performance and
lower satisfaction than easy goals, there is obviously a problem of how to get people (or
oneself) to be both happy and productive. There are obvious benefits and penalties of trying
for too little in life as well as for trying for too much. Obviously, the key principle here is
personal context. Life goals must be based on what one really want’s out of life (not on what
other people want one to want) and on one’s true capabilities. If one wants to pursue
challenging goals, these goals do not have to be attained all at once but can be pursued over
an extended period. Lower sub-goals can be set as steps to a longer term and higher goal.
Goal Setting Theory
Partial success can be credited by others and oneself. Failure can be treated or framed as a
learning experience, not as proof of incompetence. New skills can be acquired as needed,
and jobs can be chosen, when possible, to match one’s aspirations and abilities.
Learning Activities
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Career Goals
Relationship Goals
Financial Goals
Spiritual Goals
A. Family
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B. Relationships
Career
Finances
Health
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Mastery Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: The statements below will help you maximize your competency in analysis.
Using your understanding on the different theories discussed, choose the best answer and
write the letter of your choice on the space provided.
____ 1. If you are an employee and accomplish a challenging goal, you are
likely to:
A. set more goals C. set less challenging goals
B. never do that again D. wait for management to set goals
____ 2. A goal is a statement that specifies
A. How much you will accomplish in life
B. How you will achieve something
C. What you will be successful at
D. What you want to achieve or do within a certain time
____ 3. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A _____
often does not need much planning or effort.
A. short-term goal C. goal
B. long-term goal D. mid-term goal
____ 4. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A _____
usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish.
A. goal-setting C. goal
B. long-term goal D. mid-term goal
____ 5. What is the best definition of achievement?
A. A thing done successfully by effort, courage or skill
B. A type of mindset
C. giving up
D. A settled way of thinking
____ 6. A ______ is an aim or purpose, or an end to which effort is directed.
A. resume C. destination
B. idea D. goal
____ 7. When setting a goal where should you begin?
A. With an end mind C. The beginning
B. The middle D. None of the above
_____ 8. What is considered to be the most important factor in human
motivation?
A. Component capabilities C. Self-belief
B. Expectation D. Experience
_____ 9. These individual are likely to continue working hard despite
setbacks..
A. smart people C. people with fix mindset
B. people with growth mindset D. hardworking people
_____ 10. An average goal without action is merely a
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A. thought C. wish
B. verbal Statement D. all of the above
_____ 11. Which of the following considered as the internal aspect of goals?
A. idea C. condition
B. performance level D. task
____ 12. This refers to the component of the goal that gives emphasis on the
degree to which the person is genuinely attached to
A. Competence C. Commitment
B. Capabilities D. Curiosity
_____ 13. The goal setting theory of Locke is anchored on Aristotle’s concept
of final causality. What is the best way to explain “final causality”?
A. The belief of one’s capacity
B. Engaging to meaningful experiences
C. Action caused by a purpose
D. Establish model person
_____ 14. What source of self efficacy may influence the person on the aspect of managing
stress and tension ?
A. Vicarious Experience C. Somatic or Emotional States
B. Verbal Persuasion D. Mastery Experiences
_____ 15. To obtain success and balance in your life, you should set goals in
what areas of your life?
A. Personal Professional C. Financial and relationships
LESSON
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MANAGING STRESS
Learning Outcomes:
Pre-Test
You are going to rate your stress level by answering the questionnaire below.
Read each item carefully and circle the number of your preferred answer. There is
no wrong or right answer, please answer it honestly.
Felt that you could NOT cope with all the things you
had to do? 0 1 2 3 4
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were out of your control?
First, reverse your scores for questions 4,5, 7 and 8. On these 4 questions,
change the scores like this:
0=4, 1=3, 2=2, 3=1, 4=0
Now add up your scores for each item to get a total.
MY TOTAL SCORE IS _________________.
Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0-40 with higher scores
indicating higher perceived stress.
o Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress.
o Scores ranging from 14-26 would be moderate stress.
o Scores ranging from 27-40 would be high perceived stress.
Learning Contents
Definition
Popular Type
1. Acute Stress- the most common type of stress. It typically occurs after an
expected life crisis, a serious accident, sudden bereavement, or other
traumatic events (Knott, 2016).
Symptoms
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Starts with in 1 month of trauma.
Last from 3 days to 1 month
Distress and/or functioning impaired
Many different symptoms possible, including
o Intense reactions to trauma reminders/thoughts
o Avoiding trauma reminders/thoughts/discussion
o Sleep problems
o Often angry/irritable
o Negative emotions
o On edge/easily started
2. Episodic Stress- when acute stress happens frequently. It often hits those
who take on too much―those who feel they have both self-imposed pressure
and external demands vying for their attention. In such cases, hostility and
anger frequently result. Episodic stress also commonly afflicts those who
worry a lot of the time, in turn resulting in anxiety and depression.
Symptoms
o Irritability or uncontrolled anger
o Rapid heartbeat
o Panic attack
o Heartburn and other gastrointestinal troubles
o Muscular pain and tightness
Symptoms
o Irritability, which can be extreme
o Fatigue
o Headaches
o Difficulty concentrating, or in inability to do so
o Rapid, disorganized thoughts
o Difficulty sleeping
o Changes in appetite
o Feeling helpless
o A perceived loss of control
o Low self-esteem
o Loss of sexual desire
o Nervousness
o Frequent infection or illnesses
Stressor
The picture below illustrates the stressors coming from external and internal
stress.
Potentially
stressful
objective
event
(stressor)
Subjective
Cognitive
Appraisal
(cognition
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Response
(physiologic
al,
emotional,
behavioral)
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2. Catastrophes/Crises: Typically unexpected like natural disasters, crime,
terrorism, and war.
3. Everyday Problems: frequent everyday problems referred to as hassles-
responsibilities, deadlines, homework, misplacing something.
4. Environmental Problems: crowds, noise, extreme temperatures, messy
conditions.
Responses of Stress
a. Physiological Responses
Triggers the fight-flight occurs in response to a perceived harmful event,
attack or threat to survival. It was first described by Walter Bradford Cannon.
This physiological response increases heart rate, increases blood pressure,
respiration, increase blood sugar, secretion of excitatory hormones, muscle
tension, the immune system is affected.
b. Psychosomatic Symptoms
It is real, physical, and often painful symptoms. These include headache,
muscle pain, and stomach problems. These are caused by psychological
factors such as worry, tension, stress, and anxiety.
c. Emotional Responses
This include apprehension, fear and terror. A person may feel annoyance,
anger and rage. Another is being pensiveness, sad, and grief.
d. Harmful Behaviors
Increased smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, decreased nutrition,
decreased sleep and a possibility to increase the use of illegal drugs.
1. Learn to relax
2. Be less busy
3. Accept yourself
4. Look at the bright side
5. Plan ahead
6. Approach a problem from many different directions
7. Expect the best, but be prepared for the worst
8. Make time for yourself
9. Don’t attempt to please everybody
10. Cooperate more, compete less
Be involved!
Name: Participate in Group Guided Meditation (F2F or Virtual Activity)
Meditation has been used for thousands of years to bring a deeper spirituality
and understanding of one’s place in the universe, to help accelerate physical
healing, and to relieve anxiety and stress. Guided meditation is a form of meditation
in which you use mental images to reduce stress.
Purpose: Meditation can help by:
o Giving one a new perspective on a situation or problem.
o Giving one a mental break from stressful situation.
o Providing one with a new skill to relieve stress.
o Allowing for increased self-awareness (increase in recognizing
stress responses).
o Increasing mindfulness (focusing on the present)
Materials:
You will need a guided meditation script (ask a recorded script from your
instructor) and a comfortable place where you can sit or lie with your eyes closed.
Instructions:
1. Before the meditation, set an intention as a group (with a family member or
virtual group).
2. Have group members sit or comfortably with eyes closed (for F2F students
and virtual group). Lower the lights.
3. Have the facilitator lead the group through the guided meditation script.
4. Allow group members a few moments after the meditation to relax.
5. Follow with a group discussion about their experiences during the meditation.
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Let’s try this!
Directions: Match the different stressors found in column A to its specific type in
Column B. The choices in Column B will be used more than once. Write the letter of
your choice on the space provided before each number.
Column A Column B
____1. Toxins
____2. Pesticides
____3. Lack of Relaxation a. Environmental Stressors
____4. Attitude b. Physical Stressors
____5. Negativity c. Emotional Stressors
____6. Struggles
____7. Lack of Sleep
____8. Injury
____9. Disaster
____10. Chemicals
____11. Poor Diet
____12. Anxiousness
____13. Pain
____14. Caffeine
____15. Noise
____16. Fear
____17. Disempowered
____18. Pollutants
____19. Workplace
____20. Anger
Let’s do this!
Directions: In a form of essay, propose a stress management plan by filling-up the
traffic light below. In the red part, identify the stressors that you want to stop doing.
In the yellow part, write the things that you want to keep doing. Lastly, in the green
part, write the things that you want to start doing.
Learning Outcomes:
Pretest
Essay: Answer the question directly. (5 points each)
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Learning Contents
Definition of terms
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Meta is a Latin word which means “beyond”. Metacognition is the ability to be
aware of, assess and monitor one’s own thinking and learning-doing for a purpose of
regulating and changing one’s plans, decisions and methods of doing (Dautrich, B.
(2018).
Brookharm-Barne, A. (2018) defined metacognition as the ability to think of the
thinking process of an individual and regulate one’s own thoughts.
In short, Brookharm-Barne, A. (2018) defined metagcognition as “thinking about
thinking”.
This is the ability to change and transform one’s thought.
Metacogition is defined as the scientific study of an individual's cognitions about his
or her own cognitions.
Ex: remembering things learned earlier that Ex: monitoring and directing the processes
might help with a current task or problem of problem solving
Cognitive Strategies
COMPARATIVE MATRIX
Learning Description Overall
Techniques Assessment
1. Elaborative Generate an explanation of an explicitly Moderate Utility
Interrogation stated fact
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2. Self-explanation Explain some aspect of processing during Moderate Utility
learning
3. Summarization Identify the main points of a text and capture Low Utility
the gist of it
4. Highlighting and Marking material in trying to learn it Low Utility
underlining
5. Keyword Giving a keyword that sounds like the word to Low Utility
Mnemonic be learned, and an interesting image to
combine the keyword and the definition of the
word to be learned, in order to remember it.
6. Imagery use for Mentally imagine the context of each Low Utility
text learning paragraph using simple and clear mental
images.
7. Rereading Reading source material more than once Low Utility
during study
8. Practice Testing Practicing recall of target information via the High Utility
use of actual or visual flashcards, completing
practice problems or questions included at the
end of the textbook chapters.
9. Distributed Spreading out the study of content overtime High Utility
Practice
10. Interleaved Alternate the practice of different kinds of Moderate Utility
Practice items or problems
Metacognitive Strategies:
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Learning Activities
Activity No. 1. Essay. Write at least 200 words about how cognitive strategies affect
meaningful learning of a student. What will a student do to develop his/her learning skills.
Use at least 1 example to substantiate your ideas.
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Activity No. 2. Reaction Paper. What is your reaction about the 10 learning techniques in
terms of their utility? Do you think they are effective in improving one’s academic life?
MASTERY TEST
ESSAY. Direction. Answer the questions briefly and concisely. (5 points each)
1) What do you think are the reasons why an individual fails to fulfill his/her plan of
actions in improving his/her learning skills? How is he/she going to improve one’s
learning despite the barriers that one may encounter?
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2) Do you think this online modular approach in teaching is effective? What do you
think are the techniques for the students to develop in order to make this new normal
learning modality more effective?
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3) Explain the difference between cognition and metacognition. Cite your personal
experience to substantiate your ideas.
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LESSON
14
Learning Outcomes:
Comparisons
Classical conditioning Operant conditioning
Two stimuli, UCS and CS, are A response (R) is followed by a
paired reinforcing stimulus (S)
Involuntary behavior : elicited by a Voluntary behavior: emitted by an
stimulus organism
CS CR R S
OR: S-R-S
A-B-C Model
Behavior is sandwiched between
Antecedants (a stimulus that comes before the behavior)
Consequences (a stimulus that comes after a behavior)
Reinforcement
Positive reinforcer: “Rewards” or something desireable is received after a behavior
occurs
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Negative reinforcer: “Escapes” or something undesirable is avoided after a behavior
occurs
Punishment
Presentation punishment: An undesirable stimulus is received after a behavior
occurs
Removal punishment: A desirable is lost or removed after a behavior occurs
Now, that you are in your adolescence or young adult stage do you think there is a
possibility of becoming a better person? Are there approaches in improving oneself? Basing
from the theories on the self of the various disciplines we learned in Unit 1, you were able to
unpack and discover the different aspects yourself. These discoveries vary from desirable to
less desirable ones that create negative emotional responses.
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Pamela Reed’s Theory of Self-transcendence, presented by Jon Lafleur, Sheila
Lucas, Joan Kronlein, & Kiya McElveen.
Lonergan believed that in order to know how we come to know anything, we need to
pay close attention to the things that go on in our consciousness. He emphasized that
a person must be attentive of the things and situations around him/her.
For example:
Experience Understanding Judgment Decision
I experienced I asked myself about their Based from the Never get affected
being bullied by standard of beauty? And for value of self-love by the bullies
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my classmates me, what is beautiful? Would and God’s love, I around me. I will
due to my I be affected by the way they am beautiful continue doing
unpleasing look. look at me? I am a not really despite the good for myself
beautiful? What will happen imperfections that I and community.
to me if I get affected by this have. I am
kind of persons? Will I take beautiful.
this as a challenge to love
more of myself and do more
good things in order to show
them of the goodness that I
have. Will I consider this as
a challenge to fulfil my life
goals?
Learning Activities
Activity No. 1: Filling in the Table. Direction. Think of situations that belong to Classical or
Operant Conditioning and write down these situations in their respective column.
Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning
Example: Example:
Che2x had an accident at the corner entering An instructor complimenting her students
to JHCSC gate. Whenever she approaches when they answer correctly will increase
the intersection now, she begins to feel positive response.
uncomfortable ; her heart begins to beat
faster and her palms becomes sweaty.
Activity No. 2: Essay. Direction. Answer the following questions briefly and concisely.
1. Discuss how a kind of punishment becomes positive and negative? Is it necessary to
give punishment to make a person change himself or herself? Why yes or no?
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2. What are your behaviors that you want to change? Why?
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Mastery Test
2. What can you say about the effectiveness and applicability of the Learning Strategies
to Become a Person discussed in the lesson?
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3. What do you think are the most effective learning strategies that you want to apply to
yourself to become a better person?
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Appendices
Rubrics
A. Rubric for Essay Writing
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reader from the from the content.
content.
Sequencing Arguments and Arguments and A few of the support Many of the
support are support are details or arguments support details or
provided in a provided in a fairly are not in an expected arguments are
logical order that logical order that or logical order, not in an
makes it easy makes it distracting the reader expected or
and interesting to reasonably easy to and making the essay logical order,
follow the follow the author\'s seem a little confusing. distracting the
author\'s train of train of thought. reader and
thought. making the essay
seem very
confusing.
Transitions A variety of Transitions show Some transitions work The transitions
thoughtful how ideas are well, but some between ideas
transitions are connected, but connections between are unclear OR
used. They there is little variety ideas are fuzzy. nonexistent.
clearly show how
ideas are
connected
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with little Some critical thinking is weaved into quality and
evidence of thinking is present. points. quantity
critical thinking. support.
Reveals
high degree
of
critical thinking.
Grammar & Spelling, Most spelling, Essay has few Essay is free
Mechanics punctuation, punctuation, spelling, of distracting
and and punctuation, spelling,
grammatical grammar correct and grammatical errors punctuation,
errors create allowing reader to allowing reader to and
distraction, progress though follow ideas clearly. grammatical
making reading essay. Some errors Very few fragments or errors, absent
difficult; remain. run-ons. of fragments,
fragments, comma
comma splices, splices,
run-ons evident. and run-ons.
Errors are
frequent.
Style Mostly in Approaches Attains college level Shows
elementary college style; tone is outstanding
form with little or level usage of appropriate and style going
no some rhetorical devices beyond usual
variety in variety in used to enhance college level;
sentence sentence content; sentence rhetorical
structure, patterns, diction, variety used devices and
diction, and rhetorical effectively. tone used
rhetorical devices. effectively;
devices or creative use of
emphasis. sentence
structure and
coordination.
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