PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; SOC SCI 1 REVIEWER ( PRE-LIM EXAM )
DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF
SELF
The self is the union of elements,
namely; body, thoughts, feelings or
emotions and sensations that make
up your unique traits or personality,
and these essentially distinguish you
from others. That constitute the
individuality and identity of a
person.
IDENTIFYING YOUR
STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS
Being aware of how you look, think,
feel and act helps you to know more
about yourself.
THE IMPORTANCE OF
VALUING ONE’S SELF
We come to value ourselves more as
we understand ourselves better.
INTROSPECTION, or your ability
to reflect and think about your own
thoughts, feelings, and actions, is
essential in understanding and
improving yourself.
By becoming more aware of
yourself, you are equipped to make
wiser decisions about crucial issues
in life.
A healthy relationship with others
begins with a healthy relationship
with the self.
DEVELOPING THE WHOLE
PERSON
ADOLESCENCE Moral development starts with
The wonders and challenges of what obeying your elders when you were a
you are going through as an child to a more internal, moral
adolescent add meaning to who you thinking during adolescence
are and the person you will be in the
Relationship of Thoughts, Feelings,
future -
and Behaviors
teenager, puberty, maturity, growth,
Your thoughts, feelings, and actions
body changes, responsibility, fun,
interplay with one another.
peer pressure -
Puberty is part of onset adolescence;
Automatic Negative Thoughts
10-11 for girls and 11-12 for boys
(ANTs)
- from 13 to 19 years old, is
considered as a transition from
childhood to adulthood, a passage
from one stage to another
Physical or Physiological Changes
Strategies such as hygiene, exercise
and self-acceptance are necessary to
cope with the rapid physical changes
experience during adolescence.
Cognitive Changes and Their
Implications
Cognitive development during
adolescence stage is characterized by
the ability to ask questions not only
about yourself but also about your
environment, as well as the ability to
look for a deeper meaning of things
and experiences.
Psychological or Emotional
Changes and Their Implications
Your ability to express emotions in a
socially acceptable manner and your
capacity to think critically before
being carried away by negative
feelings are indicators of emotional
maturity.
Social Changes during Adolescence
Social pressures and demands add to
the stress and storm of the
adolescence years. You need to make
social adjustments to overcome
challenges.
Moral/Spiritual Changes and Their
Implications