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Practice Positive Self-talk
Be Mindful of Comparison
Self-esteem
- Considers the global evaluation of one’s
worth.
Recommended steps in developing a more
“beautiful you”:
euphoric sensations that is similarly experienced
when one takes substances like cocaine.
BASIC BIOLOGY OF SEXUAL
Vasopressin: The level of this hormone increases
BEHAVIOR
when males are aroused as evidenced by an
erectile response.
CHEMISTRY OF LUST, LOVE, AND ATTACHMENT Progesterone: Unlike estrogen, this hormone
decreases females’ sexual motivation.
The following are the hormones, produced by
endocrine glands, which can significantly
The Phase of Sexual Response
influence your experience of lust, love, and
attachment. Excitement Phase: The sexual motivation is
aroused and muscle tension builds.
Gonorrhea
- Genital discharge, pain when urinating,
sore throat, Swelling of genitals, Fever,
Lower abdominal pain
- Oral or injectable antibiotics
➼ CYCLE BEAD
Syphillis
- Chancres ("shank-ers") which are
painless open sores signal the primary
stage Rashes appear after 2-12 weeks of
infection. This is the secondary stage. In
the latent stage, there are no apparent
symptoms but internal organs are initially
damaged. In the late stage, symptoms
include nervous system problems,
blindness, and even death.
- Antibiotics such as Penicilin
Genital Herpes
- Blisters. Flu and fever, Painless red areas
around genitals, Itchiness in the anal
region, Fatigue, Head and back ache
- No cure symptoms are lessened with
antiviral medications
➼ BREAST FEEDING OR LACTATION ➼ CONDOMS - is worn on the penis. It is usually
AMENORRHEA METHOD (LAM) made of latex, a type of rubber.
➼ STERILIZATION OR SURGICAL
METHODS - Female surgical sterilization is a
form of permanent contraception that involves
➼ ABSTINENCE UNTIL MARRIAGE OR sealing off or blocking a woman's fallopian tubes.
CELIBACY
➼ TUBAL LIGATION - is surgical procedure to
➼ WITHDRAWAL / COITUS INTERRUPTUS prevent pregnancy. It has commonly been called
"getting your tubes tied." It is also called a female
➼ CERVICAL MUCUS METHOD sterilization.
Not ovulating: dry or sticky
Ovulation may be coming: creamy ➼ VASECTOMY - is a surgical procedure to cut
Ovulation is very close: wet & watery or seal the tubes that carry a man's sperm to
Ovulation: very wet, stretchy, & resembles permanently prevent pregnancy
a raw egg white
For instance:
The Political Self
Adolescents would most likely go for aesthetics
while adults would prioritize durability in POLITICS
assessing a product. Furthermore, older people - is defined as social institution through
would usually go over their decisions several which power is acquired and exercise by some
times before buying something as compared to people and groups (Kendal, 1998).
younger ones. - Is an important part of human
development because it promotes ideologies about
Personality democracy, citizenship, human rights, freedom,
Researched has verified that people who family, health and other issues.
have high levels of agreeableness, that this those
who are very friendly, warm, tactful, and Political self
- Organizes self-relevant information about basic sense of justice and fairness, and in concern
politics. for others, in helpfulness and generosity in times
- Organizes one’s belief, attitudes, of need (pakikiramay), in the patice of bayanihan
or mutual assistance and in the famous Filipino
affiliations an aids in the processing of politically
hospitality.
relevant information.
Family orientation
The development of Filipinos posses a genuine and deep love
for the family, which includes not simply the
POLITICAL SELF spouses and children, parents, and siblings, but
also grandparent, aunts, uncles, cousins,
The family
godparents, and other ceremonial relatives. To the
- Makes the most contribution in the
Filipino, one’s family is the source of personal
development of one’s political self.
- It performs educational, religious, identity, the source of emotional and material
recreational, and political functions. support, and the person’s main commitment and
- The family directly or indirectly influences responsibility.
the political views and beliefs of its members.
- Parent have the responsibility and duty to Joy and humor
educate and train their children to become good Filipinos have a cheerful and fun-loving
and worthy citizen. approach to life and its ups and downs. There is a
pleasant disposition, a sense of humor, and a
The school propensity for happiness that contribute not only
- Is responsible in the formal education and to the Filipino charm, but to the indomitability of
training of the children. the Filipino spirit. Laughing at ourselves and our
- It helps to mold the children to be morally trouble is an important coping mechanism. Often
upright citizens. playful, sometimes cynical, sometimes
- It also emphasize to the students their disrespectful, we laugh at those we love and at
respective roles in the community. those we hate, and make jokes about our fortune
good and bad.
The church
- Helps in the development of an Flexibility, adaptability and creativity
individual’s political self. Filipinos have a great capacity to adjust,
- The teachings, services and activities of the and to adapt to circumstances and to the
church contribute in the ideals of politics surrounding environment, both physical and
especially activities of the church contribute a social. Unplanned or unanticipated events are
strong influence in the political formation and never overly disturbing or disorienting as the
view of an individual . It has an impact on their flexible Filipino adjusts to whatever happens. We
political belief as well. possess a tolerance for ambiguity that enables us
to remain unfazed by uncertainty or lack of
The character information. We are creative, resourceful, adept at
- The character of other people also learning, and able to improvise and make use of
influence the political self. whatever is at hand in order to create and produce.
Hard work and industry
- Traits and values of the individuals in the
society greatly affect the attitudes and beliefs of Filipinos have the capacity for hard work,
an individual. given proper conditions. The desire to raise one’s
- Both strengths and weaknesses of character standard of living and to possess the essentials od
mark changes in an individual’s perspective. a decent life for one’s family, combined with the
right opportunities and incentives, stimulate the
Strength of filipino character Filipino to work very hard. This is manifested
Pakikipagkapwa-tao (regard for others) most noticeably in a willingness to take risks with
Filipinos are open to others and feel one jobs abroad, and to work there at two or three
with others. We reagard others with dignity and jobs. The result is productivity and
respect, and deal with them as fellow human
beings, Pakikipagkapwa-tao is manifested in a
entrepreneurship for some, and survival despite Lack of discipline
poverty for others. The Filipino’s lack of discipline
encompasses several related characteristics. We
Faith and religiosity have a casual and relaxed attitude towards time
Filipinos have a deep faith in God. Innate and space which manifest itself in lack of
religiosity enables us to comprehend and precision and compulsiveness, in poor time
genuinely accept reality in the context of God’s management and in procrastination. We have an
will and pan. Thus, tragedy and bad fortune are aversion to following strictly a set of procedures,
accepted and some optimism characterizes even which result in lack of standardization and quality
the poorest lives. Filipinos live very intimately control. We are impatient and unable to delay
with religion; this is tangible – a part of everyday gratification or reward, resulting in the use of
life. short cuts, skirting the rules (the palusot
Ability to survive syndrome) and in foolhardiness. We are guilty of
ningas cogon, starting out projects with full vigor
Filipinos have an ability to survive which and interest which abruptly die down, leaving
is manifested in our capacity for endurance thigs unfinished.
despite difficult times, and in our ability to get by
on so little. Filipinos make do with what is Passivity and lack of initiative
available in the environment, even, e.g., by eking Filipinos are generally passive and
out a living from a garbage dump. his survival lacking in initiative. One waits to be told what has
instincts is related to the Filipinos who bravely to be done. There is a strong reliance on others.
carry on through the harshest economic and social
circumstances. Regretfully, one wonders what we Example:
Leaders and government, to do things for us.
might be able to do under better circumstances.
Colonial mentality
weakness of filipino character Filipinos have a colonial mentality which
is made up of two dimensions:
Extreme personalism
Filipinos view the world in terms of Lack of patriotism or an active awareness,
personal relationships and the extent to which one appreciation, and love of the Philippines.
is able to relate to things and people determines An actual preference for things foreign.
our recognition of their existence and the value. Filipino culture is characterized by an
There is no separation between an objective task
openness to the outside-adapting and
and emotional involvement. This personalism is
manifested in the tendency to give personal incorporating the foreign elements into our image
interpretations to actions. of ourselves.
Social media
- is a term for numerous technologies that allow
The Digital Self instantaneous communication, status updates, and
social networking among individuals
Digital self - Socmed platforms today include text
o Is a mask that an individual puts on to messaging via cellular phones and social
engage the high-tech world (Tamara, networking sites such as facebook.
2010)
o It is an aspect of oneself which is shared
The positive impact of social media
to others through the use of social media
and computerized technology. Enhancement of social contact,
independence and communication
The development of digital self Remain connected with their existing
friend
The idea of digital-self developed from Increased social connectedness, well-
the original phenomenon of the extended self. being and friendship quality
Allows people to enhance existing
Russel Belk (2017) believed that relationships
possessions are a major contributor to and Develops companionship, well-being and
reflection of individuals Identities. mature emotional state
Has social and educational benefits for
Generally, material possessions, such as the user
the use of internet develops positive
clothes, houses, and gadgets are considered as
attitude towards culture
extensions of the self.