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PREFACE
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF is a three (3) unit course with 3 hours lecture every week for 54
hours in the semester. The nature of this course deals with the identity, factors and forces that impact
the improvement and care of individual identity. The pronouncement to go on oneself has inspired in
numerous and varied ways to follow. Among the questions that are frequently asked by many
people ”Who am I” asking this question are usually troubled with their identity and are exploring for
the awareness of themselves. The incongruity is that if you look more on to view who you are, the
much flimsy you are apt to look about yourself.
This course is supposed to help the search of the concerns and issues on self and identity and
it seeks to fit this end by consolidating all the personal with the scholarly matters discussed in the day
to day experiences of students.
In this course it is divided into three major parts: The first part [Unit I]seeks to help and
understand the construction of the self from several perspectives such as, philosophy, sociology,
anthropology, and psychology as also the traditional division between the East and West each
searching to give answers to the question of“ who am I”.
The second part [Unit II] looks for some of the several views of the self, such as the physical,
sexual, spiritual, political, material, and digital self the period of the new generation [GEN Z].
The final part [Unit III] identifies the three areas of interest for young generations, such as,
learning, goal setting, and managing stress. It also gives a more applicable application of the ideas
delivered in this course. Enables them the personal experience of developing themself, helping them
to plan for self-regulated learning, goal setting, and self-care. (CHED Training Second Batch
Generation).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE i
INTRODUCTION TO THE UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
“WHO AM I” v
Unit 1: THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVE 1
Philosopher’s Perspective of the Self 3
References 10
Self From the Perspective of Anthropology 12
Sociology 14
References 17
Self From the Perspective of Anthropology 19
Anthropology 20
References 22
Self From the Perspective of Psychology 24
Psychology 27
References 31
The Self From Eastern and Western 33
Eastern and Western Philosophy 34
References 37
UNIT II: UNPACKING THE SELF 39
The Physical Self 44
References 46-47
The Sexual Self 49
Sex and Human Values 54
References 58
Material/Economic Self 60
I Shop Therefore I am, I have Therefore I am 64
References 67
Spiritual Self 70
Spirituality and Religion 72
References 75
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Political Self 79
Developing a Filipino Identity 81
References 83
The Digital Self 86
I,Me,Myself, My User ID Online 88
References 93
UNIT III: MANAGING AND CARING FOR THE SELF 97
Learning to be a better Student 99
References 102
Setting Goals for Success 105
Setting Goals for the Self 106
References 109
Stressors Responses 113
What is Stress 115
References 122
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WHO AM I?
This question is frequently asked by many people. Asking this
question is typically struggling with their identity and are exploring for a
sense of them. The incongruity is that the more you search to identify
who you are, the more flimsy you are likely to feel about yourself.
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Setting Up
Activity 1.1.1
WHO I AM?
Name:___________________________________________________________ Date:________________________________
Section:_________________________________________________________
List three (3) things that you are:
1.
2.
3.
List three (3) things that you are not:
1.
2.
3.
What is something that represents you? (e.g. song, animal, object, symbols, etc.) Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you like best about yourself? and what do you like least about yourself?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What three (3) things would you like to change most about yourself?
1.
2.
3.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“WHO AM I” open the link and watch the video presentation https://youtu.be/N5oRhCOyeAg
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Lesson Proper
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PLATO
He supported the idea of duality and added that there are 3 concepts of the soul.
1. Appetitive soul is the part of the person that is motivated by want and need to satisfy
oneself. This satisfaction involves physical needs and pleasures and desires, objects and
situations.
2. Spirited Soul is a brave part of a person. The one who desires to do something or to
right the wrong that they observe. This is very competitive and is very active.
Competitiveness drives one to anticipate positive results and winning.
3. Rational soul is the drive of our lives. The part that thinks and plans for the future. It
decides what to do when to do it and the possible results one could have depending on
their actions.
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ST. AUGUSTINE
The soul can be immortal through communion with the divine. He viewed that
dual nature of self in the circumstance where one is not perfect and immortal. The soul is
capable of immortality through the communion with the Christian God. While in-universe,
the body will live in virtue, longing to be with God.
RENE DESCARTES
He viewed the dual nature of self where the mind is a thinking thing that makes a
man, and the body is a mere machine. Cogito is the mind enabling our fundamental
existence. The body is just an extension of it. He proved that this statement is completely
true.
According to him “I am thinking” and “I exist” is a combination of “ cogito ergo sum” ‘I
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JOHN LOCKE
For him, the self is most delineated by the idea “Tabula Rasa” [blank slate] He
believed that the experiences and perceptions of an individual are necessary for the
establishment of who that person can become. He said that a person is born with knowing
nothing and that is capable to input learning from the experiences, failures, references,
and observation of the person.
He viewed that consciousness is the center of the self. According to him the
personal identity and psychological continuity define who we are which means if we have
memory versions of ourselves through time, then we can still define ourselves as such.
DAVID HUME
He is a Scottish Philosopher, h
e
focused his work in the field of empiricis
m,
skepticism, and naturalism. Self is a collectio
n
of different impressions and does not excee
d
the physical kingdom. He said there is n
o
Image credits to Encyclopedia Britannica permanent self because impressions of thing
s
are based on our experiences where we ca
n
make our concepts and knowledge. Hence, i
t might improve or totally be replaced.
IMMANUEL KANT
SIGMUND FREUD
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GILBERT RYLE
He gained first-
class honors at Queen’s
College, Oxford, and became a lecturer a
t
Christ Church College in 1924. His firs
t
book, The Concept of Mind (1949), is
considered a modern classic. He challenge
s
the traditional difference between body an
d
mind as delineated by René Descarte
s.
According to him the
Traditional Cartesian dualism, commit a
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d
the human body. It views the mind as a
n
additional mysterious thing not subject t
o
observation or to mechanical laws, rathe
r
than as the form or organizing principle of
the body.
He contradicts the duality idea of the self, particularly the non-physical self. The
self is just a brand we call all the behaviors we make as individuals.
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PAUL CHURCHLAND
A French phenomenological
philosopher, powerfully influenced by
Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger. He i
s
famous for his works on existentialism an
d phenomenology. Self-
regarded that the body
and mind are not separate entities instea
d
those two elements are one and the same. H
e
creates the concept of the phenomenology o
f
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d
and the body ] which is divided into thre
e division:
The body that both obtains the experiences as well as incorporates like experiences in the
different perceptions.
The Perceived world is the accumulation of the perception and merged by the
experiences of the body.
The people and the world enable one to not only be able to integrate the other objects in
the universe but also to be able to experience the cultural aspect and associate to some.
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References
Internet resources
MelSchwartz,L.C.S.W.,Retrieved from.,https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shift-
mind/201006/who-am-i
https://www.nourfoundation.com/events/Perspectives-on-the-Self/Conversations-on-Identity-and-
Consciousness.html
https://www.slideshare.net/shinpaiwa/understanding-the-self-lecture-1- philosophical-
perspectives
https://www.wattpad.com/715925505-understanding-the-self- philosophical-
perspective/page/2
https://www.coursehero.com/file/35714954/2-The-Self-from-Various-Perspective-
PhilosophyModulepdf/
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 1.1.1
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the unit, I am able to:
1. describe the self as a social structure.
2. explain the four stages of role development in child socialization.
3. analyze the importance of socialization for individuals and society.
4. explain the nature versus nurture debate.
5. describe both the conformity of behavior in society and the existence of individual uniqueness.
6. learn the roles of families and peer groups in socialization.
7. understand how we are socialized through formal institutions like schools, workplaces, and
the government.
8. explain how people are socialized into new roles at age-related transition points.
Setting Up
Activity 1.2.1
PICTURE RECOGNITION
Activity 1.2.2
Name:____________________________________ Date:_________________________
Section:_______________________________
REVALIDATING MYSELF
Ask three persons who are close to you (Friend, Classmate, Family, Colleagues) about your
own characteristics. On the space provided, write the details given to you by someone whom you
asked. Validate your answer whether you agree or disagree on it and explain your reason behind your
validation.
1. Name: ________________________ Relationship: (Friend, Family, Classmate) ______________
Characteristics given to you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________
Validation: Do you Agree or Disagree? Explain
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2. Name: ________________________ Relationship:(Friend, Family, Classmate) _____________________
Characteristics are given to you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Validation: Do you Agree or Disagree? Explain
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Name: ________________________ Relationship:(Friend, Family, Classmate) __________________
Characteristics are given to you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Validation: Do you agree or disagree? Explain
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Lesson Proper
Sociology
Sigmund Freud
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“Social Self Theory” open the link and watch the video presentation
https://study.com/academy/lesson/george-herbert-mead-the-self-me-i.html
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References
Gallinero,W.B., Reyes, C.A.,Claudio, E.G., Alegado, A.M.,Understanding the Self. Two sides of Self,
2018, 24,: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.:Malabon City
Internet sources
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sociology/chapter/theories-of-self-
development/#:~:text=Sociological%20Theories%20of%20Self%2DDevelopment,-
One%20of%20the&text=Later%2C%20George%20Herbert%20Mead%20(1863,thr
ough%20the%20eyes%20of%20others.
https://laulima.hawaii.edu/access/content/user/kfrench/sociology/Th e%20Three%20Ma
in%20Sociological%20Perspectives.pdf
Video Presentation:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/george-herbert-mead-the-self-me- i.html
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 1.2.1
Name_______________________________________________________ Date_____________________
Course/Year/Section________________
Direction: Encircle your answer.
1. Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:
a. How people interact during social situations.
b. How people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values.
c. A person’s internal mental state when in a group setting.
d. D. The difference between introverts and extroverts.
2. What occurs in Lawrence Kohlberg’s conventional level?
a. Children develop the ability to have abstract thoughts.
b. Morality is developed by pain and pleasure.
c. Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral.
d. Parental beliefs have no influence on children’s morality.
3. What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?
a. Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society.
b. Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal
functions. Psychologists look inward to understand behavior, while sociologists look
outward.
c. All of the above.
4. Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?
a. School
b. Family
c. Mass media
d. Workplace
5. Which of the following represents the part of the self in which one recognizes the “organized sets of
attitudes” of others toward the self.
a. Me
b. I
c. Self
d. Social self
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are able to:
1. Discover the meaning of Anthropology
2. Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of Anthropology.
3. Explain anthropological perspectives on culture
4. Describe culture as a complex whole.
5. Identify aspects of culture and society.
6. Recognize the Value of Anthropology for the 21st Century
Setting Up
Activity 1.3.1
Name:____________________________________________ Date:__________________________
Section:__________________________________________
MY CULTURE IS MYSELF
Name three practices that you have acquired from your childhood years that are still existing today
and identify where have you accumulated those practices.
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Of these practices, which of it influence your present self? How?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Lesson Proper
Anthropology
What is Anthropology? It is the study of people, past and present. It centering on the understanding
the human condition in its cultural aspect. [Gallinero,et al.,2018,p27]
It reckons the cultural origins and genetic of self. The self plays the role of socialization and
language, and the types of self bring forth the individual journeys to and through adulthood.
Anthropologists take an encompassing approach to the study of humanity. They acquire that
no understanding of human beings is complete without the study of the full range of the human
phenomenon. Aanthropologists’, as individuals, may concentrate their studies on a specific society or
aspect of the human being, but they put their findings into a wide theoretical perspective that seeks to
add all of the human experience. This "holistic" approach is mirrored both in interest in the wide
variety of human beings and in a comprehensive approach to the study of human beings.
CULTURE IS EVERYTHING
The individual has, does, and thinks as a part of society. It implies all material possessions,
belief system, and set of behavior. Culture is a powerful agent information of the decisions and actions
of humans in the given situation. It consists of:
Material includes all the concrete and visible parts of culture, which includes foods, clothes, and
even buildings. Material culture differs, as each society is designed by its environment and
history [Culinary Culture of the Philippines] is different from even that of its neighbor’s in Asia
like Singapore. Cultural differences exist when groups of people assign different meanings to
different life events and things. Hence, the self is embedded/attached in culture.
Non- Material - it refers to the nonphysical concepts that people have about the culture,
including values, beliefs, norms, rules, morals, language, organizations, and institutions.
Culture is a method of inherited conceptions uttered in symbolic forms by means of which
people communicate, perpetuate and develop their knowledge about and attitudes toward life.
Anthropology considers human experience as an interaction of:
Nature it refers to genetic inheritance which sets the individual's potentials. Means that to all of
the genetic and hereditary factors that influence who we are from our physical appearance to our
personality characteristics.
Nurture refers to the sociocultural environment. It means that to all the environmental variables
that upshot who we are, including our early childhood experiences, how we were raised, our
social relationships, and our surrounding culture.
As Max Weber mentioned that anthropology has emphasized that culture is not the behavior itself but
the joint understandings that guide behavior and are explicit in behavior. Anthony Wallace and
Raymond Fogelson called this case as IDENTITY STRUGGLES.
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Achievement
Culture influences how you value specific types of individual and group achievements and
how you define success.
Expressing emotions
Culture influences how you express yourself and it will affect you emotionally.
Open the link for the PowerPoint Presentation https://prezi.com/go6zixmolgw-/an-
anthropological-conceptualization-of-self/
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References
Gallinero, W.B., Reyes, C.A.,Claudio, Eric G.,Alegado, A.M.,Understanding the Self. The Self
Embedded in Culture, 2018, 27-29,: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.,Malabon City
Internet sources
https://www.plutobooks.com/9781783715244/anthropology-of-the-
self/#:~:text=The%20Individual%20in%20Cultural%20Perspec tive&text=Western
%20society%20is%20individualised%3B%20we,ways%20of%2 0looking%20at%2
0ourselves.
PowerPoint Presentation:
https://prezi.com/go6zixmolgw-/an-anthropological- conceptualization- of-self/
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 1.3.1
Name______________________________________________________ Date____________________________
Course/Year/Section_____________
Direction: Identify is being asked in each statement below. Write your answers before each number.
_____________________1. It is the study of people, past, and present.
_____________________2. It plays the role of socialization and language, and the types of self bring forth the
individual journeys to and through adulthood.
_____________________3. It is a powerful agent in formation the decisions and actions of humans in the
given situation.
_____________________4. It includes all the concrete and visible parts of culture, which includes foods,
clothes, and even buildings.
_____________________5. It refers to genetic inheritance which sets the individual's potentials.
_____________________6. It refers to the nonphysical concepts that people have about the culture,
including values, beliefs, norms, rules, morals, language, organizations, and institutions.
_____________________7. He mentioned that anthropology have emphasized that culture is not behavior
itself but the joint understandings that guide behavior and are explicit in behavior.
_____________________8. It is a difference between the identity a person claims to possess and the identity
attributed to that person by others.
____________________9. A culture that influences how you express yourself and it will affect you
emotionally.
____________________10. To achieve it the individuals have to get over many hindrance like traditionally
established habits and externally imposed self-images.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the unit I am able to:
1. Explain the basic idea of reflexivity in human self-hood and how the “I”
encounters and makes sense of itself [“Me”].
2. Describe fundamental distinctions between three different perspectives on the self:
the self as actor, agent, and author.
3. Describe the development of the self’s sense of motivated agency from the
emergence of the child’s theory of mind to the articulation of life goals and values in
adolescence and beyond.
4. Describe the concept of personality.
Setting Up
Activity 1.4.1
Name:_______________________________________________________________Date:_______________________________
Section:_________________________________
JOHARI WINDOW
Instruction: There are four windows/quadrants that have different categories. Your task is to write
the information asked for every window.
1. Window 1: On the space provided, write eight (8) characteristics that you know about yourself
and are willing to share.
2. Window 2: Ask someone who could give you their thoughts and idea about yourself. Write at
least seven (7) details given to you by someone whom you asked.
3. Window 3: Write something about yourself that you are aware of but might not want others to
know. ( In this part, you are not forced to write information that is sensitive, but you can give
details that you think might be good to share.)
4. Window 4: Don’t write anything.
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Window 1 Window 2
Known by Self Unknown by Self
Window 3 Window 4
Self-disclosure/Hidden Area Unknown Area
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Activity 1.4.2
Name:________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________
Section:______________________________________
Interpret the following
1. 2. 3. 4.
MAN STAND______
Sand BOARD I R/E/A/D/I/N/G
5. 6. R 7. T 8.
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Lesson Proper
Psychology
3. Stages of Cognitive Development are the growing expertise of the child’s thought process.
Piaget said that the knowledge children acquire is organized into schemes or groupings of the same
action or thoughts.
Assimilation
It is commonly known as the process of getting new information that is already active in our
schemas. This operation is somewhat subjective for the reason we tend to change information and
experiences that could fit in with our pre-existing beliefs.
Accommodation
It is a procedure known as a part of adaptation involves that altering or changing the existing
schemas, as a result of a new experiences and information. During this process, a new schema might
be developed.
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Equilibration
Piaget believed that this mechanism tries to attack equilibrium between assimilation and
accommodation. It is essentials to maintain a balance between assimilation [previous knowledge] and
accommodation [new knowledge]. It helps to explain how the children can move from one stage to
another.
“Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development” open the link and watch the video presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhcgYgx7aAA
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
Additional readings:
https://www.studocu.com/id/document/our-lady-of-fatima-
university/psychology/summaries/personality-theories/3083537/view
https://www.learning-theories.com/piagets-stage-theory-of-cognitive-development.html
Harter’s Self-Development Concept
Dr. Susan Harter, a psychologist, author, and professor elaborated on the emergence of self-
concept and asserted that the wide developmental changes observe across early childhood, later
childhood, and adolescence could be understood in a Piagetian framework.
Self-concept is an idea that referring to an individual's perception of "self" that remains
comparatively consistent and steady over time, contexts and developmental stages.
Self Esteem is the ideal self and self-concept. Planetary self-esteem refers to the overall mass
opinion of oneself at any time, on a scale of positive and negative an [Harter, 1993, Pg.88 as cited in
Kling et al 1999] Harter cited that, self-esteem can be observed as a degree of self-success in academic,
social and physical areas. Self-worthy Theory in Harter's theory was founded on social and emotional
development.
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Early childhood. As the child describes the self in terms of concrete, observable characteristics,
like in physical attributes [I’m beautiful or I’m ugly or I’m witty], material possessions [I have
imported shoes and clothes, lots of toys], behaviors [I love wearing my clothes, and shoes], and
preferences [I like milk chocolates].
Middle to later childhood. Self-described in terms of traits such as constructs [ex. timid, brave,
smart, approachable and shy] that would need the type of stratified organizational skills
characteristic of analytical thought development.
Adolescence. Harter said this is the emergence of more abstract self-definitions, such as inner
thoughts, attitudes, motives, and emotions. For example A teenage girl in discovering her self-
conceptions she described herself as follows: “What am I like as an individual?” Complicated! [I’m
sensitive, friendly, outgoing, popular and tolerant though I can be also shy. I’m a beautiful, happy
person with my friends but at home, I’m more likely to be anxious around my parents and
family.[Harter,1990b,p.352]. In Piaget’s findings on the adolescent’s ability to construct-higher
order abstractions and the capacity to introspection. [Harter, 1999] is the use of abstract words
such as sensitive, outgoing, cheerful, and anxious as self- portrait is consistent.
Emerging adults. The self for is emerging adults having sight of “possible self”. The “age of
possibilities” [Amett, 2004 a]. Australian research [Whitty,2002], early emerging adulthood
[ages17-22] was found to be a time of “grand dreams”, of being wealthy and having glamorous
occupation., hence beyond emerging adulthood [ages 28-33] the visions of a possible self-became
more realistic, if still optimistic.
Self-image there is a saying that self-image developed as they grow older and a strong one is
necessary.
William James and the Me-self; I-Self
As William James [1890/1981, p. 221] cited in the Principles of Psychology, it lies at the
middle of mental life. As he is commonly has known “the father of American psychology” a
philosopher, psychologist, and university professor. He gave one of the earliest self-theory on
psychological analyses. According to him [1950], the self has two elements the I-self [pure ego]and
the Me-self [object].
James went on to differentiate between three aspects of self-hood:
material self - physical appearance [clothing, family, and home]
social self -social skills and interpersonal relationships
spiritual self- personality, character, defining values
[James,1950;Newman,2017;Pomerleau,2017,Damon&hart,1982]
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The true self is described by our real feelings and desires, on the other hand, the false self is a
side of us that has changed its behavior, inhibited feelings and forced needs aside in order to survive.
It presents the idea of the onion, the true self at the middle secured by outer layers of a false self.
According to John Bowlby and D. W. Winnicott, a developmental psychologist, children are
very adjusted to their parents’ feelings and needs. They unconsciously acknowledge that they need
their parents’ permission in order to survive, so they strive to meet their needs as much as possible.
The true self is the child’s real feelings, needs, desires and thoughts it is forced further and further
inside the bulb. Yes, we still have all of these feelings, needs, desires and thoughts, it’s just that the
altered false self dominates, it has to.
Hence, this striving is important in our younger years, it changes us. The false-self thought and
behavior patterns we develop during childhood stay with us as adults. On the other hand, they used to
be helpful; they often become a deterrent as we get older and gain more independence. While some
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psychologists see the true self as black and white [true self is good, the false self is bad], some
maintain there are two types of false self a healthy false self and an unhealthy false self.
The Healthy False Self
The healthy false self is described as one which allows someone to be functional in society. It
enables politeness and social courtesy, even when we may not feel like it.
The Unhealthy False Self
The unhealthy false self comes from the same beginnings as the healthy false self. Yet, for our
long-term well-being, the effects of the unhealthy false self are rather different from those of its
opposite. This false-self is the one behind many dysfunctional behaviors, including narcissism and
addiction. As defined by D. W. Winnicott, the unhealthy false self as one that fits into society through
forced compliance rather than a desire to adapt.
References
Gallinero, W.B., Reyes, C.A., Claudio, E.G., Alegado, A. M.,Understanding the Self. The Self
Embedded in Culture, 2018, 28-29, 32- 34,38,: Mutya Publishing House, Inc., Malabon
City
Internet resources
https://www.studocu.com/id/document/our-lady-of-fatima-
university/psychology/summaries/personality- theories/3083537/view
https://www.studocu.com/id/document/our-lady-of-fatima-
university/psychology/summaries/personality- theories/3083537/view
https://www.learning-theories.com/piagets-stage-theory-of-cognitive- development.html
https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~jfkihlstrom/SocialCognitionWeb/Self/S elf_supp.htm
https://www.slideshare.net/HCEfareham/harters-theory
https://study.com/academy/lesson/ideal-self-vs-real-self-definition- lesson-
quiz.html#:~:text=In%20psychology%2C%20the%20real%20se lf,is%20who%20w
e%20actually%20are.&text=The%20ideal%20self%2C%20on% 20the,we%
https://www.growththruchange.com/2018/03/06/really-true-self-vs- false-
self/#:~:text=True%20Self%20vs%20False%20Self,aside%20in %20order%20to%
20survive.
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 1. 4.1
Name_____________________________________ Date_____________________________
Course/Year/Section__________________________
1. Which 3 ways you can apply Harter's theory to practice? positive body language,
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2. Why it is important to give children unconditional praise and showing interest in what the child is
doing?
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3. Does it provide strong and nurturing relationships with individuals or a group of children.Why?
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4. Discuss the theory of self-concept, self-image, or self-esteem?
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the unit I am able to:
1. Explain the concept of eastern and western thoughts.
2. Differentiate Eastern to Western thoughts.
Setting Up
Activity 1.5.1
Name:__________________________________________ Date:___________________________
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Lesson Proper
VIRTUE ETHIC
"To be able under all circumstances to practice five "One can live magnificently
things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are in this world if one knows
gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness how to work and how
and kindness." Confucius to love."
Leo Tolstoy
"Be satisfied with whatever you have, and enjoy the
"Refrain from doing ill; for
same. When you come to know that you have everything,
one all-powerful reason, lest
and you are not short of anything, then the whole world
our children should copy
will be yours." Lao Tzu
our misdeeds; we are all too
"The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests prone to imitate whatever is
as the deed; The deed develops into habit, And habit base and depraved."
hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways Juvenal
with care, And let it spring from love born out of concern "There is no real excellence in
for all beings." Buddha all this world which can be
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More focused
on INDIVIDUAL
HOLISTIC approach – all events in the universe are EVENTS and the role of
interconnected the person
Searching INSIDE YOURSELF – by becoming a part of
the universe through meditation and right living Searching outside
yourself - through
research and analysis
The philosophic base for and culture of fundamental The philosophic base for
research is WEAKER. and culture of
fundamental research
is STRONGER.
INDIVIDUALISM/
East West
COLLECTIVISM
SPRITUAL MATERIALISTIC
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Confucianism is the identity and self-concept of an individual who is interlocking with the
identity and status of his/her community or culture, sharing its feelings as well as its occurrence.
[Self-Cultivation is the final purpose of life].
Taoism is the self that is not just an extension of the family or the community it is also a part of
the world, one of the forms and manifestations of the Tao.[Selflessness]
Buddhism is the self that is seen as a deception, born out of ignorance, of trying to clasp and
control things, or human-centered needs, hence, the self is also the source of all these agonies.
Western concept of the self
The ancient Grecian philosophers view humans as the holders of irreplaceable values. In
medieval times, Thomas Aquinas, philosopher, and saint believed that the body constitutes
individuality. The individual was the focus of renaissance thought, with Rene Descartes famous “I
think therefore I am” as the epitome of the Western idea of the self. [Gallinero, et al., 2018,p44] [The
focus is always looking towards the self]
Frank Johnson [1985], psychiatrist and professor outlined four categories on how the
term “self” is used in the contemporary western discussion. [Gallinero, et al., 2018,p45]
Analytical is an inclination to see actuality as an aggregate of parts.
Monotheistic is engaged in the tendency toward unitary explanations of phenomena and a
closed system view of self.
Individualistic is a quality of western thinking where self-expression and self-actualization are
essential ways of establishing who one is, as well as discovering satisfaction in the world.
Materialistic/rationalistic is western thinking tends to disregard explanations that do not use
analytical reasoning modes of thinking [Johnson, 1985; Goldin,2000].
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The Western culture is more individualistic and trying to look for the meaning of life there
and now with self at the canter as it is already given and part of the divine, while in the Eastern
philosophy is drawn much more into groups or society or people’s actions and thoughts as one in
order to look for meaning in life as they try to get rid of the false “me” concept and find meaning in
discovering the true “me” in relation to everything around them, or as part of a bigger scheme.
Additional reading: http://www.1000ventures.com/business_guide/crosscuttings/cultures_east-
west-phylosophy.html
References
Gallinero, W.B., Reyes, C. A., Claudio, E.G., Alegado, A.M., Understanding the Self. Western
concept of the self, 2018, 44-45,: Mutya Publishing House, Inc., Malabon City
Internet sources
https://prezi.com/p/tobpvdqtdh9f/the-self-in-western-and-eastern- thought/
http://www.1000ventures.com/business_guide/crosscuttings/cultures_ east-west-
phylosophy.html
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 1. 5.1
Name__________________________________ Date______________________
Course/Year/Section__________________
Why are Filipinos known for being a collectivistic culture?
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If not, share a specific personal experience why you think you are individualism and not collectivist.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, I am able to:
1. differentiate the physical self to other aspects of the self;
2. distinguish self-esteem from body image with respect on culture;
3. discover the impact of culture on the standard of beauty; and
4. construct a self-illustration of my physical self.
Setting Up
Directions: Below is a figure of a human face. With the table provided, list down five specific
parts of your face that you find attractive. In a word, write down the adjective that describes each part.
1.
Source: freestuff4kids.net
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1. What have you observed from the parts that you have listed?
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2. Which among the parts do you think is the most beautiful part of your face? What is/are your
reason/s that you find that part most beautiful?
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3. How do you take care of the parts that you have listed?
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Activity 2.1.2
Directions: In the table provided below illustration, make a list of your observed beauty
standard in the Philippines.
THE STANDARD
Source: 123rf.com
MALE FEMALE
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
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1. What have you observed from your list of beauty standards in the Philippines?
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2. Do you think your beauty standards came from you own perception? Why yes, or why not?
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3. Do you think that there should be a standard of beauty? Why yes, or why not?
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Activity 2.1.3
Scoring:
Items 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 are reverse scored. Give “Strongly Disagree” 1 point, “Disagree” 2 points, “Agree” 3
points, and “Strongly Agree” 4 points. Add your scores to all ten items. Keep scores on a continuous
scale. Higher ratings indicate higher self-esteem.
1. Do you have high or low self-esteem? What do you think is the reason for having that score?
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2. What are the steps that you will make to maintain/improve your scores?
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Lesson Proper
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Body art and body modification like body piercing are also considered beautiful in various
cultures. In Ethiopia, Kara people use body painting to attract the opposite sex (exploring-africa.com,
2020). Scarification, or scarring the skin to produce marks, is being practiced by the Masai people in
Tanzania to represent beauty and family pride to women and strength, courage, and bravery to the
men (newtimes.co.rw, 2010). Other tribes in Ethiopia, like the Mursi and Suri, women wear lip plates
that determine their beauty. The larger the lip plate, the more beautiful a woman is (Agbo, 2018).
Maria Jose Cristerna, the Mexican vampire woman, reinvented herself through body piercings to
empower herself (Valentine, 2015). Plastic surgery is also a form of body modification that is popular
nowadays due to the influence of social media (Walker et al., 2019). Printed materials (magazines,
billboards, newspapers, and others), television (entertainment, fashion and, other shows) and the
social media (influencer, vloggers, and others) profoundly influence the standard of beauty of the
culture. What is perceived as beautiful is copied; thus, it is unrealistic and unachievable.
The standard of beauty is not absolute as per culture. There will always a constant struggle to
look at the perfect measure of beauty. The usual definition of beauty is reliant on culture dictated by
society. Self-image problem arises when your beauty standards do not match with your looks
(Gallinero et al. 2018, p. 61). There is a struggle of convincing the self because of their set standards.
Remember that no two persons are alike. Everyone is unique, and that makes one stand out amongst
the crowd. Besides, inner beauty should never be forgotten as it is part of a person’s development.
Refer to links below for additional information:
Philippines (April) | 100 Years of Beauty - Ep 6 by Cut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIsAeFYZFXE
Female Beauty Around The World by Buzzfeed Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9Dp6D91fI
USA Men (Samuel) | 100 Years of Beauty - Ep 12 by Cut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-tJ5erxh4Y
Men's Standards Of Beauty Around The World by Buzzfeed Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tneKwarw1Yk
References
Books:
DeMello, M. (2014). Beautiful bodies. In Body studies: An Introduction. New York, NY.
Routledge.
Go-Monilla, M. J. A & Ramirez, N. C. (2018). Understanding the Self. Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc.
Gallinero, W. B., Reyes, C. A., Claudio, E. R. & Alegado, A. M. (2018). Understanding the Self.
Palean, E. D. V., Nazarion, M. B. D., Valero, J. B. G., Descartin, I. K. L. & Morales-Nuncio, E.(2018).
Introspection: Understanding the Self. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
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Internet sources:
https://positivepsychology.com/self- esteem/
Agbo, N. (2018). The Ethiopian Tribe Where A Lip Plate Makes You More Attractive. Retrieved
from: https://guardian.ng/life/the- ethiopian-tribe-where-a-lip-plate-makes-you-more-
attractive/
Brazier, Y. (2014). What is body image? Retrieved from:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249190
Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division. (2019). Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental
Health. Retrieved from: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/body-image-self-
esteem-and-mental-health
Karges, C. (2015). How Cultural Traditions Can Shape Body Image. Retrieved from:
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/how-cultural-traditions-can-shape-body-
image#:~:text=Cultural%20Traditions%20Can%20Help%20or,body%20image%20and%20s
elf%2Desteem.
Kendra, C. (2013). Signs of Healthy and Low Self-Esteem. Retrieved from:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-esteem-2795868
Printable Blank Faces. (2020). Retrieved from:
http://freestuff4kids.net/printable-blank-faces/
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton
University Press. Retrieved from:
https://fetzer.org/sites/default/files/images/stories/pdf/selfmeasures/Self_Measures_f
or_Self-Esteem_ROSENBERG_SELF-ESTEEM.pdf
The Kara Body Painting and Modifications (2020). Retrieved from:
https://www.exploring-africa.com/en/ethiopia/kara-or- karo/kara-body-painting-and-
modifications
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/81680
Valentine, C. (2013). Maria Jose Cristerna – The Mexican Vampire Woman. Retrievedfrom:
https://oddculture.com/maria-jose-cristerna- the-mexican-vampire-woman/
Vector - Opposite wordcard for male and female illustration by blueringmedia (2020). Retrieved
from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_80862554_stock-vector- opposite-wordcard-for-
male-and-female-illustration.html
Walker, C. E., Krumhuber, E. G., Dayan, S. & Furnham, A. (2019). Effects of social media use on desire
for cosmetic surgery among young women. Retrieved from:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-019-00282-1
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Quiz 2.1
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Overview
This lesson will provide you with understanding of how sexual self impacts one’s development.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, I am able to:
1. review the human reproductive system;
2. distinguish biological, physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality
discuss issues with consumerism; and
3. widen knowledge on youth sexual and reproductive health.
Setting Up
Activity 2.2.1
Directions: Draw male and female reproductive systems. Label the organs and its function.
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6. What are the dynamics of LGBTQ and SOGIE?
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Activity 2.2.3
Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Course/Section: _________________________ Instructor: _________________________
Directions: Watch the news or check into social media notifications. List issues concerning
reproductive health and rights. Express your opinions regarding the matter in a virtual space created
for this purpose.
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Lesson Proper
Have you ever wished you could talk about sex openly? Ask questions and discover your sexual
self? Let’s admit it, you know to yourself that you want to. It does not mean we discussed sex we are
liberated and this is not actually embarrassing to talk about. By understanding and putting these
topics into mind, you will understand your sexual self- better and clarify uncertain thoughts and
feelings.
Sex and Human Values
Conceding that values are both personal and cultural, most sex researchers and educators
struggle to preserve their writings on sexuality value free. In research when they label the sexually
reserved individuals as “erotophobic” and as “high sex guilt” they explicit their own values.
Furthermore, we improve our lives by knowing ourselves, by realizing that others share our
feelings, by understanding what is likely to please or displease our loved one. Behold the increasing
realization that some types of sexually explicit material can lead people to devalue or hurt others.
Sex Drive
Psychologist thinks that sex drive peaks during the teens and early twenties (Hyde, 1982). The
drive declines gradually during the middle forties, another sharp decline in sexual activity appears in
the late sixties (Solnick and Corby, 1983).
Sex and Gender are parts of you that need to be continuously explored. These two remains to be
used interchangeably however current literature has provided us enough information to differentiate
one from the other. The emergence and/or development of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and
Expression termed as SOGIE is also an important topic in understanding one’s sexual self.
These are further explained in YouTube Video URLs below:
Sex Determination: More Complicated Than You Thought
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMWxuF9YW38)
Hear Kids' Honest Opinions on Being a Boy or Girl Around the World | National Geographic
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B3ea7IGwLA)
EXPLAINER Part 1: What you need to know about SOGIE
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n7ollEPm2Q)
EXPLAINER: What you need to know about SOGIE Part 2
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3UgGzzm_Q)
What makes us human is our sexuality. It is an innate function to survive through reproduction.
Definitely, sex is beyond merely the act of procreation but answers to both psychological and spiritual
needs. Aside from sensuality that evokes many emotions it also entails the interaction between two
human beings – to touch and be touched, to love and be loved.
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LUST LOVE
focus on a person's looks and body. spend quality time together with
other than sex
interested in having sex, but not in get lost in conversations and forget
having conversations about the hours passing
keep the relationship on a fantasy honestly listen to each other's
level, not discuss real feelings. feelings, make each other happy.
want to leave soon after sex rather motivates you to be a better person.
than cuddling or breakfast the next
morning.
want to get to meet his or her family
are lovers, but not friends and friends
SEXUAL RESPONSE
It refers to the order of physical and emotional changes that arise as a person becomes sexually
aroused and partakes in sexually exciting activities, including intercourse (coitus) and masturbation.
Perceptive how your body reacts during each phase of the cycle can improve your relationship and
help you find the cause of any sexual difficulties. The sexual response cycle has four phases:
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Both men and women encounter these phases, though the phasing usually is different. For
instance, it is improbable that both partners will reach orgasm at the same time. The intensity of the
reaction and the time spent in each phase differs from person to person. Knowing these differences
may help partners better understand one another's bodies and responses, and develop the sexual
experience.
LGBTQ
Terms to understand:
1. Lesbian - A woman who is primarily attracted to women.
2. Gay- A man who is primarily attracted to men; sometimes a broad term for individuals primarily
attracted to same-sex.
3. Bisexual- An individual attracted to people of their own and opposite gender.
4. Transgender- A person whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth.
5. Transsexual- An outdated term that originated in the medical and psychological communities for
people who have permanently changed their gender identity through surgery and hormones.
6. Queer- An umbrella term to be more inclusive of the many identities and variations that make-up
the LGBTQ + community.
7. Intersex- An individual whose sexual anatomy or chromosomes do not fit with the traditional
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Contraception Methods:
Generally, procreation is the basic reason for the sexual act hence couples should have this in
mind.
A. Artificial Method- this method can be stopped when couples decided to have a child again.
1. Pills
2. Injection (Depo Provera)
3. Implants
4. Cervical Sponge
5. Spermicidal Gel
6. Condom
7. IUD
B. Natural Method- this method is encouraged by the church because it does not use chemicals
and therefore has no side effects on the part of the partners.
1. Calendar Method
2. Abstinence
3. Mucus Method
4. Basal Body Temperature Method
Resources
Frando M.F.,Isip L.A.,[2019]. Understanding the self,:Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
GenderIt.Org, Feminist Reflection on Internet Policies, Gender, sexuality and the internet ,
20 August 2014 , Retrieved from https://www.genderit.org/edition/gender-sexuality-and-
internet
Grisham, Lori, USA TODAY Network, June 1, 2015 | Updated July 22, 2016, Retrieved from
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation- now/2015/06/01/lgbtq-questioning-
queemeaning/26925563/
Moini, J. 2012, Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions, 2nd Edition, Sudbury
Mass: Jones & Barlett Learning
Internet resources
https://nurseslabs.com/family-planning-methods/
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 2.2.1
Presently, how well do you know your sexual self? Rate from 1-10, 1 being the lowest and 10
being the highest. Support your answer. [10pts]
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Overview
This lesson gives you a perception of how the things that we own shape our material self.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, I am able to:
1. develop mindfulness regarding the material self;
2. describe the interrelationship between consumer culture and the material self;
3. discuss issues with consumerism; and
4. equip me to be a responsible consumer.
Setting Up
Activity 2.2.1
LET’S GO SHOPPING!
SM Mall of ASIA is known as one of the largest malls in Asia. The mall is located near Pasay
City, Metro Manila (Caparas, 2013).
Directions: Imagine yourself going to this mall to shop for the whole day with no restrictions
on the money. You can buy anything inside this mall at your delight. List down five (5) items that you
want to buy. Indicate their brand names, estimated prices, and the total amount. On the last column of
the table, categorize each as a “Need” or a “Want”.
Source: vigattintourism.com
What have you observed from the items that you have listed?
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Do you think your purchases are reasonable? Why yes? Why not?
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Which among all the items that your purchase reminds you of yourself? Explain briefly.
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Which has the most number, the want, or the needs? Why?
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Activity 2.2.2
7-DAY LIST!
Directions: For a period one week, list down all your expenses on the table provided. By the
end of the week, add all your costs/fees and write them on the table below.
Total:
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Activity 2.2.3
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
1. What have you noticed from the three things that you found?
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2. Do they remind you of yourself? In what way?
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Lesson Proper
The Basic Components of the Material Self, according to William James (1980):
1. Body - The innermost part of the material self. Taking good care of it will help you experience life to
the fullest.
2. Clothes- Considered important to people alongside the soul and the body. The styles and brands of
clothes become symbols that are the representation of the self.
3. Material Component
3a. Family and friends - These are people whom you are psychologically connected. They helped
shape and influence yourself and your identity.
3b. House- A place where many aspects of your life developed. It also gives you comfort and security.
Accumulation of a house reflects the wealth and hard labor.
3c. Cars-Also considered as a material possession as it also reflects the wealth and hard labor.
3d. Pets- It could be an expression of one’s social status, pride, prestige since owning a dog or a cat
with breeds is very expensive.
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References
Books:
Gallinero, W. B., Reyes, C. A., Claudio, E. R. & Alegado, A. M. (2018). Understanding the Self. Malabon
City. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.,Malabon City
Go-Monilla, M. J. A & Ramirez, N. C. (2018). Understanding the Self. Quezon City: C & E Publishing,
Inc.
Journal:
Arnould, E. & Craig, J. (2005). Consumer culture theory (CCT): twenty years of research.
Journal of Consumer Research, 31 (4), 868-882.
Internet resources:
Baker, J. A. (2016). The good and bad sides of consumerism. Retrieved from:
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-good-and- bad-sides-of-consumerism
Belk, R. W. (1988). Possessions and the Extended Self. Journal of Consumer Research, Volume 15,
Issue 2, September 1988, Pages 139–168. Retrieved from:
https://doi.org/10.1086/209154
Caparas, K. (2013). SM Mall of Asia: One of the Largest Malls in Asia.
Retrievedfrom:https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articl es/SM-Mall-of-Asia-One-
of-the-Largest-Malls-in-Asia
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0106-shopping-tips
Hai, Y. (2018). Barbara Kruger: Slogans that shake the art world. Retrieved from:
https://blogs.commons.georgetown.edu/cctp- 802-spring2018/2018/05/04/barbara-
kruger-slogans-that- shake-the-artworld/
Merriam-webster.com. (2020). Identity. Retrieved from: https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/identity
Leary, D. E. (1990). William James on the Self and Personality: Clearing the Ground for Subsequent
Theorists, Researchers, and Practitioners.
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nt.cgi?article=1023&context=psychology-faculty-publications
Oxfordbibliographies.com. (2017). Consumer Culture. Retrieved from:
https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com
Publicdelivery.org. (2011). Barbara Kruger’s I shop therefore I am – What you should know.
Retrieved from: https://publicdelivery.org/barbara-
krugershop/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20means%20that%20pr
ovided,rather%20by%20what%20they%20owned
Assessing Learning
Quiz 2.2
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
or hers.
________________2. It is practicing being a responsible buyer.
________________3. Refers to giving to much importance to material possessions and excessively
being concern with its acquisition.
________________4. This could be an expression of one’s social status, pride, prestige since
owning one breed is very expensive.
________________5. The human desire to acquire products and goods in excess of one's basic
needs.
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Test III. Directions: Answer the following questions completely and comprehensively.
1. Explain Barbara Kruger’s statement: I Shop Therefore
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2. How is the statement relatable to your current expenses/purchases? Cite an example to support
your answer.
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Overview
This lesson explores the essence of spirituality, how distinct it is from religiosity, the
influences that form one's spirituality and how it affects one 's self.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, I am able to:
1. differentiate spirituality from religion;
2. describe the practice of religion, belief in supernatural being and power;
3. explain the concept of “dungan”, spirit or soul;
4. evaluate ways of finding and creating meaning in life.
Setting Up
Activity 2.4.1
Name:____________________________________ Date:________________________________
MY OWN MANDALA
Directions: Mandala is a symbolic picture of the universe and spirituality. It helps to transfor
m
ordinary minds into enlightened ones. Using any coloring materials, color the Mandala
below based on your preference. Also, write your name inside the circle on the center.
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Reflective questions
1. What comes to your mind when you first heard the word Mandala?
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2. What did you feel doing the activity?
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Lesson Proper
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Within the self lies the best way to improve spirituality. Constant thought and contemplation
on decisions and options in life, cultivating empathy and compassion for other humans, and having
confidence in a higher being will improve spiritual awareness. It's not only finding meaning in life but
also how it brings meaning to life.
THE PRACTICE OF RELIGION: BELIEF IN SUPERNATURAL BEING AND POWER
As you grow older, you start to ask questions rooted in religious orientations. You have
probably compared one religion from another. However, you make realizations and observations until
you found the meaning of that goes beyond your religious orientations.
Functions of Religion
Cognitive enables human to explain the unexplainable phenomena
Social maintains social order by encouraging socially acceptable
behavior and discouraging inappropriate behavior
Emotional / controls the forces which they feel they have no control
Conflict Resolution uses religion as a way of diffusing anger and hostility
Reinforcement of Group allow people to express common identity and strengthens
Solidarity group identity and belonging
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Religiosity follows the belief systems and practices associated with a tradition in which there
is agreement about what is believed and practiced.
The supernatural concepts are a part of any human society. One must develop a view of cultur
al relativism to research spiritual beliefs, and try to recognize beliefs from the viewpoint of an emic or
insider. Imposing one culture's meanings or beliefs onto another is likely
to lead to misunderstandings. Despite the wide range of supernatural beliefs found in cultures around
the world, some common elements are shared by most belief systems.
The word "dungan" originates from the Ilonggos according to Magos (1986). The Ilonggos'
dungan or soul, which is normally not seen by the human eye. According to the Visayans, this can
leave the body voluntarily like when the person is asleep. If a person can see himself in his dreams it
means that the physical body has been replaced by his "other self". It was profoundly impressed
amongst the ancient Filipinos that a person who was asleep does not suddenly awaken. So a person
who is sleepy is first called softly and louder and louder gradually to give the soul a chance to return
to its body.
Traveling off the dungan outside of the body will be accident-free. It can be stuck in a
container or poured out from a vessel of liquid. The owner will only be able to wake up after the soul
has returned home safely. Anything that happens to the dungan does indeed happen to the human
body. It is also suspected that another reason for the soul's voluntary withdrawal is if the body is
seriously maltreated (Magos, 1986).
The Visayan dungan has a secondary sense of "willpower." A good dungan is the mental and
psychological capacity to control one's way of thinking or convince others to. An individual with a lot
of willpower is said to "have a good dungan." The constant companionship of two people (sometimes
under the same roof) can lead to a spiritual rivalry between the two dungans and the defeat of the one
with the weaker dungan.
One may conclude that "dungan" or "spirit" is something that cannot be seen and touched, and
goes beyond our senses. It's also something that science can't describe.
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By Experiencing a Value
Explore all facets of life in-depth, being open and receptive to all life has to bring. Deep
emotional feelings, i.e. wonder and sunset happiness, a pleasure in close contact with others,
sharing a child's sorrow, etc. Support all of the emotions; don't refuse them; float with them,
but don't get trapped.
References
https://chopra.com/articles/religion-vs-spirituality-what-is-the- difference
Frankl, V. (1959). Man’s search for meaning : An Introduction to Logotherapy. Especially Part 2 :
Jafari, N., Loghmani, A., & Puchalski, C. M. (2014). Spirituality and health care in Iran: time to
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Assessing Learning
Activity 2. 4.2
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
MY SYMBOL OF BEING
Directions: Imagine yourself as a very precious object displayed inside a museum that other people
would remember your existence here in the world. Inside the box, draw that single
object that could represent yourself. And tell the story of your life in relation to the
object representation you have drawn.
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Activity 2.4.3
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
NOTE TO SELF
Direction: Life has given you some precious knowledge. Help yourself verbalize it. Write a letter to
your future self
Dear _________________,
Quiz 2.1
Sincerely,
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Overview
This lesson lets you integrate political aspect of self and identity through critical thinking.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, I am able to:
5. safely share one's the political preferences or conviction; and
6. understand how personal ideologies are constructed.
Setting Up
Activity 3.5.1
Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Course/Section: __________________________ Instructor: _________________________
Directions:
1. Create a virtual group through the internet. Divide the group into two. Tackle any emerging
issues in your community.
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Lesson Proper
Generally, when speaking about national identity, the center tends to be on being a citizen of a
country. The role of culture on identity should never be underestimated. It can be varied as his/her
heritage. [Gallinero,et al.,2018,p108]
Developing a Filipino Identity: Values, Traits, Community and Institutional Factors
Filipino students may deepen their understanding of their political selves through a list of socially
relevant movies which can be found in this link (https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/movies-music-
tv/75285/10-new-pinoy-films-for-the-woke-a1943-20181006-lfrm)
Filipinos are of Malays descent with traces of Chinese, American, Spanish, and Arab blood.
According to the United Nations, the Philippines has a population of 109 million in midyear of 2020.
Having been colonized by the West and an active trading system among neighboring Southeast Asian
countries, the Filipino people are a unique blend of east and west, both in appearance and culture.
The bayanihan or spirit of kinship and camaraderie took from the Malays, close family relations
inherited from the Chinese, piousness came from the Spaniards who introduced Christianity are our
dominant features. Positive relationships are a core value for Filipino communities, also known as
“Personalism.” These involve sensitivity and regard for others, understanding, helping out, and
consideration for others’ limitations. Children are taught to respect older family members, older
adults and authority. It is considered the norm to seek the advice of and accept the decisions of older
adults; and are obligated to care for aging parents, and maintain emotional ties with family members
throughout the life span. Religion is central to our lives and serves as a means of coping with life’s
adversities. The Philippines is divided geographically and culturally into regions, and each regional
group is recognizable by distinct traits and dialects. Hospitality, cheerful disposition, welcoming
character and passionate about life are what distinguishes us from the rest of ASEAN. These are the
strengths of the Filipino character and in some ways our weaknesses.
Psychologist, educator, and [former] chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education. Dr.
Patricia B. Licuanan wrote that the strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino character are rooted in
factors, like [Gallinero, et al.,2018,p109]
1. The home environment 6. Religion
2. The social environment 7.The economic environment
3. Culture and Language 8.The political environment
4. History 9. Mass media
5. The educational system 10.Leadership and role models.
According to her, in-home environment, Filipino children are family-oriented. In the social
environment, it is characterized by survival of the fittest that makse them [Filipinos] group-oriented
[1994].
Furthermore, in culture and language show openness to international elements with no primary
consciousness of our cultural core [Licuanan, 1994]. The colonial mentality of the Filipinos is a good
example of this.
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While, in the Philippine educational system helps in casting the strengths and weaknesses of the
Filipinos [Licuanan,1994]. Various Filipinos are rooted in our economic environment, hardships and
struggles pushed them to work harder. Some choose to leave their family to work abroad for better
living.
She also cited that our political environment and government structures and systems are
troubled with problems [Graft and Corruption]. On the other hand, the mass media reinforce our
colonial mentality. It is shown on TV, magazines, newspaper, etc. Nowadays, the mass media in fact
part of Filipino life.
Ever since Filipinos highly respect authority, we learn on our leaders and role models [1994].
Democracy is a Greek word that means demos [people’s rule]. It is a form of government in which
the supreme power is vested in the hands of the people. As stated by the famous President Abraham
Lincoln, democracy is a government of the people, for the people, and by the people.
The idea of democracy is interpreted in many forms. In general, it implies majority rule, minority
and individuals have equality of opportunities and under law, civil rights and liberties.
Who is the citizen of the Philippines
Is the one who is a member of a state who was accorded with full civil and political rights subject
to disqualifications provided by law, and who is protected inside and outside of the state where
he/she is a citizen.
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Reference
Gallinero,W.B., Reyes, C.A., Claudio, E.G., Alegado,A.M., Understanding the Self. Developing a
Filipino Identity: Values, Traits, Community and Institutional Factors,2018,109-110,:
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Activity 3.5.2
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Activity 3.5.3
Directions: Come up with a list of non-fiction books or documentaries you greatly identify with.
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Overview
This lesson looks at the role of technology and the internet informing the digital self of a person
with an emphasis on using social media network sites and applications.
Learning Objectives
Setting Up
Activity 2.6.1
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
WHAT’S APPS?
Directions: On the first space provided, write the name of the social media applications. Below its
name, evaluate how frequent (always, often, sometimes, or never) do you use each socia
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media application.
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What did you notice with your answers from the activity?
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Do you consider social media an important part of yourself? Why or why not?
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Lesson Proper
Self-presentation is the act of expressing oneself and behaving in ways designed to create a
favorable impression that corresponds to one’s ideals. Myers (2008) explained it as you want to
present the desired image of yourself both to other people (external audience) and to yourself
(internal audience). As social beings, we adjust our words and actions to suit our audiences. There is
varying degrees of how we behave in front of other people.
individual's social views. While self-deprecation primary aims to limit self-portrayal by displaying
more humble features or characteristics of oneself.
Self-Presentation Goals
1. To arise from getting others to do what one wants
2. To gain respect, power, liking, or other desirable social rewards
3. To make certain impressions on others to maintain a sense of who they are
Impression management refers to the information controlling activity to guide the opinions of
others in the service of personal or social objectives. This shows how humans seem motivated not
only to perceive themselves in self-enhancing ways but also to present themselves favorably to others.
2. Self-promotion
- You seek to convince people of your competence by getting people to think we are capable,
intelligent, or talented.
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3. Intimidation
- You sometimes show people your authority and you are to be feared off by displaying that you
are tough, powerful or ruthless.
4. Exemplification
- You try to make the impression that you are morally superior or righteous by portraying an
exaggerated degree that you suffered poor treatment or has endured excessive hardships.
5. Supplication
You publicly overstress your weaknesses and deficiencies to play helpless in order to attract
others’ sympathy and get what you want.
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How you present yourself and manage other’s impressions are part of your online identity. It
is you faithfully reflect on how you think of yourself. Presenting yourself online is sometimes a
concern of misrepresenting yourself. Further, it is very important to know sincerity and authenticity
in establishing relationships with others in the online social world.
IMPACT OF ONLINE INTERACTIONS ON THE SELF
Our interaction with others is very different now that we are living in the digital age.
Everything can be accessed in just one click. You can build hundreds to thousands of friends around
the world which you can actually create an online community. Social media applications and social
networking sites provide us an opportunity to widen our connections and relationships. Despite our
differences, the internet or virtual world connects us with others and meets with our similarities.
However, people we interact may influence the way we think ourselves so let us not forget that our
online interactions have an impact also on ourselves.
In 2018, David Cross, chief editor at Web Hosting Media, published his review on the
positive and negative effects of social media on our lives. This shows how big the impact of our online
interactions. He explained that there is nothing wrong with the platform itself but the problem is on
the way a lot of us use it and play a role in our lives.
Here are the impacts of online interaction taken from Cross (2018).
as one’s inner feelings and self-concept.” Your public self or private self may vary depending on your
audience of such impressions.
Wilson (2008) explained that the millennial generation has a characteristic of the
phenomenon of public identity than private identity. There is a belief that members of this generation
have not been afforded a sense of privacy. Examples of this are the posting, sharing of information,
capturing everyday activities and the like made by the online users.
The distinction between public and private becomes unclear because of the effects of the
popularity of social networking sites and applications where you can manage your account on what to
share or not and what to show between the real and unreal.
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References
American Psychological Association. Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved from:
https://dictionary.apa.org
Belk, R. W. (2013). Extended self in a digital world. Journal of consumer research, 40(3), 477-500.
Cross, D. (2018) Positive & Negative Effects of Social Media on Our Lives. Retrieved
from:https://webhostingmedia.net/social-media- effects/
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1986). The social identity theory of intergroup behavior. In S. Worchel &
W.G. Austin (Eds.), Psychology of intergroup relations (pp. 7-24). Chicago: Nelson.
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S.
Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations (pp. 33- 47). California:
Brooks/Cole.
Tartakovsky, M. (2018). 10 Tips for Setting Boundaries Online. Psych Central. Retrieved on July 16,
2020, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-tips-for-setting-boundaries- online/
Walther (2007). Selective self-presentation in computer mediated communication: Hyperpersonal
dimensions of technology, language and cognition.Computers in Human Behavior . 23.
2538 – 2557.
Wilson, J. L (2008). The Conflation of Public and Private Identity.
Retrievedfrom:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stor ies-the-self/200812/the-
conflation-public-and-private-identity
"What is the difference between selective self-presentation and social identity deindividuation?" eNotes
Editorial, 16 Mar. 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-difference-
selective-self-presentation-social-1738025. Accessed 16 July 2020.
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Assessing Learning
Activity 2.6.2
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
MY SHOUT OUT 1
Directions: Create a hashtag of yourself (ex. #IamLikable) and write it on the space provide provided.
Reflect on the shout out that you made by looking at your digital self and real self .
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Activity 2.6.3
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Quiz 2.6.4
Name:_____________________________________ Date:________________________________
or characteristics of oneself.
Learning Objectives
Setting Up
Activity 3.1.1
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Section:____________________________________________
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Activity 3.1.2
Name:__________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________
Section:_________________________________
Word Hunt
Let us have some review and play a game. Let us see how familiar you are with some concepts and
terminologies related to self. Find at least 15 words. GAME!
C V S T R U G G L E N M Y S E L F K
N X O W J H P I D E A L E Y N P K R
E M C D O M L T R A I T G C L O E S
M P I M A G E U F W M H O U I L H F
O B E I N G T E G S V M A L A O G E
T L T A G A K D H Q P N S T E V J N
I H Y I N F E R I O R J I U G E T U
O D E G B R H N R A D O G R H H R R
N F R P H S T T S D N K L E N D E T
Z Y M K I D E N T I T Y U G K S H U
T O P M F Q P E R S O N A L I T Y R
C H S E L F I S H T F Y T S Y G L E
O N E S E L F R A Y B E H A V I O R
B W Z D T U S E A I T S E L F M W G
K M N O F E D B F J Y O P E R S O N
L I F E S I R N L G T U C T B M L I
M H R K W U T H Y S E L F S W Q Z D
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Lesson Proper
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The Information Processing Model is a type of learning model that treats the brain as if it is a
computer. Under this we have the following:
1. Sensory Memory – we gather information from our environment. It is the temporary first
interaction with any information. Sensory memory includes Iconic memory (what we initially see)
and Echoic memory (what we initially hear). Since we cannot process all sensory memory, we
concentrate on working memory instead.
2. Working Memory – our current thoughts. We process information from our environment.
Through working memory, we get to focus more on visual and spatial information and verbal
information one at a time or at the same time with the help of our central executive. Working
memory is responsible for temporarily storing and manipulating information. The episodic buffer
bridges us to long-term memory.
3. Long-term Memory – we decide based on our environment. Long-term memories are prior
knowledge and memories. There are three types of memories under this: a) Explicit memories
are facts or events that we can describe clearly and definitely; b) Episodic memories are event-
related memories, and c) Implicit memories which are influenced by interpretation.
Metacognition
According to John Flavell,
“Metacognition” is “cognition about the
cognitive phenomenon”, or basically “thinking
about thinking.” Metacognition imports deep
thinking in which cognitive processes
involved in learning are actively controlled. It
has two aspects:
1. Self-appraisal – people’s
personal reflections about their knowledge
states and abilities and their affective states
Image credits to KQED concerning their knowledge, abilities,
motivation and characteristics as learners.
Such reflections answer questions about
“what you know, how you think, and when and why to apply knowledge or strategies”.
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“How Habits are Formed – The Power of Habit” open the link and watch the video presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg1VAhv6KHg
Self-Regulated Learning
Self-regulation is the process of controlling thoughts, behaviors, and emotions for the purpose
of acquiring information or skills. By engaging in self-regulated learning, one can independently track
down his own progress and manage his own development. Self-regulated learners take full ownership
of their learning where they are commonly described as more engaged in learning, more confident to
learn and perform better on tests.
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References
An Introduction to Working Memory. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ldatschool.ca/introduction-
working-memory/
What is Metacognition? (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/metacognition/
Jarett, C. (2018, December 7). Research Digest: Self-explanation is a powerful learning technique,
according to 64 studies involving 6000 participants. Retrieved from
https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/12/07/meta-analysis-of-64-studies-involving-6000-
participants-finds-that-self-explanation-is-a-powerful-learning-technique/
Habits: How They Form and How To Break Them. (2012, March 5). Retrieved from
https://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-
break-them
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 3.1.1
Name: __________________________________________________
Directions: In your own words, explain the following terms briefly. (2 points each)
Self-regulation
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Self-appraisal
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Long-term memory
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Metacognition
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Habit
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Quiz 3.1.2
Name: _______________________________________
Quiz 3.1.3
Name: __________________________________________________
Course/Year/Section: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Directions: Reflect on your own study habits starting from when you were in elementary school up to
your current year in college then write an essay composed of at least two hundred words about the
differences in your study habits from then up to now and how you can improve your study habits.
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Overview
This unit focuses on three areas of concern for young students – learning, goal setting and
stress management. It also provides more practical application of the notions discussed in the
subject and enables them to experience hands-on development of self-help plans for self-
regulated learning, goal setting, and self-care.
Learning Objectives
Setting Up
Activity 3. 2.1
Name:_____________________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________________
Section:__________________________________________________
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
DEAR SELF,
My short-range goals to complete by the first day of the semester are_____________________________________
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Lesson Proper
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Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (n.d.). New Directions in Goal-Setting Theory. Current Directions in
Psychological Science, 15(05).
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Assessing Learning
Quiz 3. 2.1
Name: __________________________________________________
Course/Year/Section: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Directions: True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise write FALSE.
__________ 1. Some people experience disappointments, stress, and mental health problems when they
miss their life goals.
__________ 2. Carol Dweck described self-efficacy as the confidence in having the ability to perform
certain behaviors.
__________ 3. According to Albert Bandura there are two types of mindsets, the fixed mindset and the
growth mindset.
__________ 4. Growth mindset views failure as an opportunity to grow.
__________ 5. When you have a fixed mindset, you believe in innate abilities and have a fixed theory of
intelligence.
__________ 6. Commitment aids in determining which part of their performance needs improvement.
__________ 9. The easier the goal, the more that you feel motivated to achieve it.
__________ 10. For an effective goal-setting, one must be specific in detail to give a clearer direction to
the goal.
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Quiz 3. 2.2
Name: __________________________________________________
Course/Year/Section: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Directions: Read and answer the following questions.
1. For you, what is the most important principle for Effective Goal-setting? (5points)
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2. Why do you think goal-setting is also important to students? (5points)
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3. In your opinion, what are the factors which make a goal unattainable?
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Quiz 3.2.3
Name: __________________________________________________
Course/Year/Section: _______________________________ Date: _________________
Directions: Before setting new goals, it is important to look back to previous goals you have set and
learn from them. Analyze why you reached those goals or why you didn’t reach those goals by
answering these guide questions.
What are the previous goal(s) you have set?
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Were you able to achieve those goals? What are the reasons the goal were achieved or not?
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Overview
This unit helps you to identify the aspects of learning, goal-setting and managing stress. You
will be provided with the practical application of the concepts discussed in the course to enable you to
get the hands-on experiences of developing your self-help plans for self-regulated learning, goal
setting, and self-care.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the Lesson, I am able to:
1. understand stress, its causes and effect to the individual,
2. demonstrate various ways of managing and caring for themselves, and
3. design and develop their own strategies in managing stress.
Setting Up
Activity 3.3.1
Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Course/Year/Section: _________________________
WORDLES
This is a form of Riddle or Word Puzzle. Identify the answer to the following words based on context. For each
puzzle, your task is to decipher a series of cryptic letters, words and patterns which, when combined, represent
a common word or phrase.
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1. ___________________________________11._______________________________________
2. ___________________________________12._______________________________________
3. ___________________________________13._______________________________________
4. ___________________________________14._______________________________________
5. ___________________________________15._______________________________________
6. ___________________________________16._______________________________________
7. ___________________________________17._______________________________________
8. ___________________________________18._______________________________________
9. ___________________________________19._______________________________________
10. __________________________________20.______________________________________
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Lesson Proper
A. What is Stress?
The term stress is derived from the Latin word stringere, which is defined as to draw tight.
Psychologists define stress as the psychological and physiological response to a condition that
threatens a person’s capacity to adjust to the inner and outer demands. No wonder people go into
binge eating; become irritable; and do various activities to relieve them from their stress.
In the 1930s, Hans Selye, a Canadian Scientist, started to use the term “stress” to mean the
environmental agent where an organism responds and adapts.
To understand what stress is, let us accept that it is a natural part of life. In fact, it is important
to have normal functioning of the body (Sevilla, et al., 2000). This is the reaction or response of the
body and mind to everyday challenges and demands. These responses could disrupt or threaten to
disrupt the physical or psychological functioning of the body.
Stress is usually perceived as negative; however, it may serve as a good source of motivation.
Stress often hits the individuals’ emotions and motivations, the individual’s ability to think clearly
(Cornista, et al, 2000). The events that often lead to stress are called stressors. Stressors can be
positive (getting married) or negative (funeral or death of a loved one).
Types of Stress
1. Eustress- Stress with beneficial effects. It is considered as good Stress. It is often a short-
term exciting feeling that improves performance. It can be handled with ease. Stress
experienced during a wedding; a new job; taking a new sport that results in personal
growth, joining groups that provide fulfillment, are examples of eustress.
2. Neustress – Neutral stress. Any situation that does not threaten nor make you happy. A
sensory stimulus with no direct effect on the person. Incidents that you hear in the news;
foods preferred by your neighbor can be the examples of eustress.
3. Distress – Stress with harmful effects. It can be a short-term or long-term unpleasant
feeling that decreases
4. Performance. It is something that is seen as difficult to handle and may cause anxiety.
Distress does more damage that could lead to depression and suicide. Stress experienced
during a funeral and loss of a job, are examples of distress.
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Sources of Stress
Sources of stress are called stressors that can be internal or external. Internal sources
of stress is those that involve physical, demographic, psychological , and personal characteristics.
External source of stress are those that are outside the individual. Examples of external stressors are
air pollution, noise, crowding, brown outs, COVID-19.
There are five major sources of stress, these are:
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1. The Alarm Reaction State. In this state, the individual is momentarily immobilized (e.g. in a state
of shock) followed by a rapid and intense mobilization of bodily response, which includes a high
degree of instinctive and skeletal muscle activity.
2. The Resistance Stage. This is the recovery and restoration period. In this stage, the individual
“adapts” to the stress. Externally, it appears to be a quiet stage, but the endocrine glands, the
anterior pituitary, and the adrenal cortex, in particular, are hard at work helping the individual to
adapt himself to the stressful situation.
3. The Exhaustion Stage. If the stress continues and the person is unable to maintain the resistance
level, exhaustion occurs and the alarm reaction is repeated. And if the stress persists, then serious
injury or even death may arise.
Psychological Responses to Stress
Among the documented responses to stress were anger, aggression, depression, anxiety,
inability, insatiable cravings, irrational fear, panic and apathy (Baron, 1998; Atkinson et al, 1996;
Zimbardo, 1992). The psychological response to stress may differ according to situations. Behavioral
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manifestations as a psychological response to stress also vary. Examples of these manifestations are
increased use of medication, nervous tics or mannerisms, absentmindedness, increase or decrease in
eating and sleeping, smoking, increased use of alcohol, and reckless driving.
Psychological Responses to Stress
Behavioral Change Emotional Change Cognitive Change T
A Anger D I
The way a person looks Distorted perceptions
S
Shaky voice i Irritabilit Altered perception of
circumstances and situations
A A
Aggression Anxiousness
H
Hand tremors Negative attitude
Jumpiness
D Depression
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Here are the approaches that individual use to cope up with their stress:
2. Problem focused – the individual deals with the stressor itself. The strategies include
reducing, modifying, or eliminating the source of stress.
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3. Proactive coping – the individual anticipates some stressful situations and take active
measures to avoid or minimize the consequences.
Dealing with Short-Term Stress
Short-term stress is a “burst” of reaction to something in the environment. It can affect the
body in many ways. These are some of the examples:
Muscle tightening or increase body tension
Dry mouth
Faster heartbeat and breathing
Extreme sweating
Frequent trips to the bathroom
Increased muscle spasms
Headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath
Cold hands, feet or skin
Sick feeling in the stomach
To deal with the above short-term stress, the body needs to react rapidly, though adverse
effects to the individuals’ physical and mental performance may occur, particularly if there is no outlet
or reason for the stress.
Long-Term Strategies for Dealing with Stress
This is the strategy on how to deal with long-term stress.
1. Identify the cause of stress. Face or confront problems that caused stress. Take time to
know the serious stressors. Eventually, this will help in coming up with a strategy on how
to manage it.
2. Recognize what you can change. Accept what needs to be changed. The way you
respond to the problem should be change then find other ways to channel your
frustrations.
3. Reduce the intensity of your reaction. Change your reaction to the stress because your
response to the stressful situation might be too much or exaggerated.
4. Re-examine your attitudes and obligations. Prioritize your goals and needs. Try to
examine your life priorities and don’t forget to include yourself as one of those priorities.
5. Organize yourself. Working too much and subjecting yourself to fatigue causes too much
stress. Learn to say “no” to things that will not affect your job, school or relationship.
6. Develop an emotional support system and use them. Confide your problems to
someone – a parent, a close friend or your peers. It is very important to have someone to
share your bad or good feelings.
7. Let it all out. Overtly express, through tears or laughter, to ease your tension. It is better
to release your anger and frustration on the shoulder of a loved one to make you more
relaxed and relieved than any amount of time management, deep breathing, or rational
discussion.
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C. Managing Stress
Managing and caring for the self is a holistic process. There are many aspects of the self that
needs attention. And there are various ways to prevent, minimize and manage stress.
Start managing your stress by first doing a self-care. Self-Care starts by taking charge of one’s
health. It is important to nurture not only our physical but especially our mental health.
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Lupdag, A.D. (2000). General Psychology. Grandwater Publication and Research Corporation. Makati
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Sevilla, C.G., Punsalan, T.G., Rovira, L.G., and Vendivel, Jr., F.G. (2000). General Psychology Rev. Edition.
Silverman, R. (1979). Essentials of Psychology (2nd ed.) New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.
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Assessing Learning
Activity 3. 3.2
Name:_________________________________________
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
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Activity 3.3.3
Name: _________________________________________ Score: ______________________
Course/Year/Section: _______________________ Date: _______________________
Direction: Paint Your Imagination: As a way to de-stress, paint your imagination to express yourself.
Just take out a watercolor paper (or simply use any blank paper), a paintbrush, some
watercolors and paint what comes to your mind. You can even use sketch pens, color pencils
or crayons – whatever is available.
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Activity 3.3.4
Name:_________________________________________
Direction: Take the Stress Indicator Questionnaire to identify the level of your stress based on the
given indicators. After identifying your stress levels, develop your own Self-Care Plan
using the given Positive Coping Strategies for Stress
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swimming, etc).
SLEEP INDICATORS:
How often would you say: AA MT ST AN N
1. I have trouble falling asleep. 5 4 3 2 1
3. I have nightmares or 5 4 3 2 1
repeated bad dreams.
BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS:
How often would you say: AA MT ST AN N
1. I stutter or get tongue tied 5 4 3 2 1
when I talk to other
people.
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liquor a day.
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EMOTIONAL INDICATORS:
How often would you say: AA MT ST AN N
1. I have found the best way 5 4 3 2 1
to deal with hassles and
problems is to consciously
avoid thinking or talking
about them.
2. I have trouble 5 4 3 2 1
remembering things.
4. I worry a lot. 5 4 3 2 1
PERSONAL HABITS:
How often would you say: AA MT ST AN N
1. I spend less than three 5 4 3 2 1
hours a week working on a
hobby of mine.
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No single question in this questionnaire proves you are experiencing stress, but by looking at
the results of groups of questions, it may be possible to define what areas of your life stress affects the
most. To determine these areas, add the circled numbers in each section and mark on the stress levels
sheet below.
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Activity 3.3.5
Sleep Indicators
Behavior Indicators
Emotional Indicators
Personal Habits
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5 to 7 Very Low
8 to 9 Medium
Sleep Indicators 10 to 11 High
12 to 13 Very High
14 and above Danger
18 to 26 Very Low
27 to 36 Medium
Behavior Indicators 37 to 45 High
46 to 49 Very Hig
50 and above h
Danger
21 to 28 Very Low
29 to 36 Medium
Emotional Indicators 37 to 45 High
46 to 54 Very Hig
55 and above h
Danger
9 to14 Very Low
15 to 19 Medium
Personal Habits 20 to 24 High
25 to 29 Very Hig
24 POSI 30 and above h
Danger
TIVE CO
COGNITIVE STRATEGIES
17. Constructive thinking (ability to counter negative thinking)
18. Distraction (ability to distract yourself from negative pre-occupations)
19. Task-oriented (vs. reactive) approach to problems
20. Acceptance (ability to accept/cope with setbacks)
21. Tolerance for ambiguity (ability to see shades of gray)
PHILOSOPHICAL/SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES
22. Consistent goals or purpose to work towards a goal
23. Positive Philosophy of life
24. Religious/spiritual life and commitment
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