GENERAL EDUCATION 1- UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

MODULE 3- WHAT SCIENCE SAYS ABOUT THE SELF

Name: GALONA, ALOWIE M. Section: ELX-1A

EXERCISE 1
Instruction: if you think the statement is correct, write agree, otherwise, write disagree.

DISAGREE 1. Philosophy and science share the same views about the self.
AGREE 2. Science explains the biological evolution of the self.
AGREE 3. Science explains how environments and contexts shape the self.
AGREE 4. Science make use of systematic methodologies in conceptualizing the self.
DISAGREE 5. The physical aspect of the self is the only scientific standpoint that matters.

EXERCISE 2
Instruction: Identify from which parent you have inherited the following attributes.

Father Mother Both Neither

Height ✔
Weight ✔
Shape of face ✔
Eyes ✔
Nose ✔
Ears ✔
Lips ✔
Color of hair ✔
Skin complexion ✔
Feet size ✔
Body size/structure ✔

After accomplishing the above table, answer the following questions:

1. In terms of our physical features, who do you resemble more----your father or mother? How do you say so?
 I more resembling my father in terms of physical features, mainly for face. My face is similar with my father but
with lighter skin stone due to mother’s gene. My hair is more like my father.

2. In terms of temperament or disposition (quiet/loud, jolly/serious, impulsive/conscientious, etc.)who do you take

after your father or mother? Explain your answer.
 I am more like my mother who is knowledgeable and resourceful. We have same interpretation to people. We
are good to those good to us, however we don’t treat people in a bad way. I am kind as well as my mother.