GEC SELF
Points to remember during the Final Examination
● In the movement of consumerism these challenges somewhat describe it prohibits lives
and choices, is intrusive and it is manipulative.
● To be a minimalist, Jonh M. Gusdost, 1978 define as an uncontrolled consumption lead
to think
● In the consumerism terms this individual has Free will because choices are important.
● One problem with consumerism is it cannot provide many of the things that are
important to us.
● Consumer needs are insatiable and unlimited.
● Consume for Gusdorf define as Use up to spend wastefully or to destroy
Problem of Consumerism
1. It restricts our lives and choices.
a. These liberties, recognized as belonging to both adults and children, are
commonly known as fundamental rights—that is to say, rights which the
population is entitled to fully enjoy without government intrusion.
Example: “fake it, till they make it”.
2. It is intrusive
a. affecting someone in a way that annoys them and makes
them feel uncomfortable: example: by irritated whenever there are hype
product like phones
3. It is manipulative
4. It is unsustainable
5. Affects worldviews and character
6. Cannot provide what is important to us.
● Role of Meditation: Meditation is a secular practice that focuses solely on achieving
physical relaxation and stress reduction.
● Religion is a belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a
personal God or gods
● Yoga teaches us the suppression of all mind and body activity so that the self may attain
liberation.
o yoga scenarios represents the use of rituals as repeated physical gestures or
activities
o Example: performs a series of asanas (poses) and breathing exercises as part of
daily practice.
● contemplative spiritual practice:
o Contemplation is the practice of being fully present—in heart, mind, and
body—to what is in a way that allows you to creatively respond and work toward
what could be. For many, contemplation is prayer or meditation, a daily practice
of deep listening to better connect with ourselves and divine love. Example:
feeling overwhelmed by the demands of responsibility
● Prayer is a spiritual communion with God as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or
confession.
● A Colonial Mentality attitude by a Filipino like hospitable on foreign people and desires
to love other countries products rather than our own.
● Ceremony refers to a formal act performed in observation of an event or anniversary.
● Crab Mentality is a negative attitude of Filipinos where they favor the initiative of pulling
down people when they reach a certain level of success.
● Salawikain/Proverbs: Ang mga Salawikain (Philippine proverbs) ay mga kasabihang Pinoy
na ginagamit ng mga Pilipino batay sa katutubong kalinangan, karunungan, at pilosopiya.
Example “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang hayop at malansang isda.” By
Dr. Jose Rizal
● Democracy is a system of government in which all citizens are eligible members of the
state and the sovereign power belongs to the people.
● Citizenship denotes the status of being a legal member of a nation-state.
Filipino Character:
● Pakikipagkapwa-tao
● Family orientation
● Joy and humor
● Flexibility adaptability and creativity
● Hard work and industry
● Faith and religiosity
● Ability to survive
Filipino Values:
● Optimism
● Utang na loob
● Hospitality
o A positive Filipino Value wherein Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists
as if they are their own brothers and sisters.
● Close family ties
Filipino Bad Habits
● Oversensitivity
● Bahala na
o IsaFilipino term and value of either fatalism towards life or determinism in ch
allenging situations it the same version of the Hakuna Matata
● Utang na Loob
o is a Filipino cultural trait which, when translated literally, means "a debt of
one's inner self ."
● Mañana Habit also known as Manyana Habit, is a type of negative behavior of some
Filipinos that causes them to postpone the tasks at hand for an indefinite time in the
future
● Ningas Kugon
o This is characterized by the attitude of being enthusiastic only at the
beginning of an endeavor.
● Belief in Kapalaran
Digital Identity a self that is constructed online.
Self-representation is how people present themselves online in the manner that they want to
Manipulation is the attempt to control or influence other people’s perceptions.
● The concept of self-promotion is socially acceptable and consider using a mentor or
other agent to boast on your behalf
● Example: a talented graphic designer, showcases her portfolio and accomplishments
during a job interview to highlight her skills and expertise.
The concept of supplication is an important concept in the Bible
thatrefers to earnest prayer, petition, and/or intercession.
● Example: openly shares his/her situation with close friends and family, seeking their
support and assistance to overcome his/her current challenges.
1. Ingratiation is a process by which someone tries to win the approval or acceptance of
another.
Beauty
Physical beauty is extremely important, and it is associated mainly with self.
1. Aristotle beauty is visible and tangible.
a. Example: her eyes are perpendicular, together with her cheek bones, going to
her nose and mouth.
2. David Hume beauty varies on someone’s perception or how our mind perceives things.
a. Example: you may be a dark-skinned complexion or white skinned complexion
yet you are beautiful
3. Francis Hutcheson: Beauty has always relation to the Sense of some Mind; and when we
afterwards shew how generally the Objects which occur to us, are beautiful, we mean
that such Objects are agreeable to the Sense of Men.
a. Example: the darling of the crowd because of her long legs and vital statistics yet
it is irrelevant if she does not acquire the beauty that operates in the internal
sense
4. St. Augustine all things are bright and beautiful, and it gives delight therefore all humans
are beautiful.
Demonstrative concept
1. Cognitive Bias is a systematic error in thinking, affecting how we process information,
perceive others, and make decisions.
a. Example: We always taught that grown men in their 30’s are boring. It cannot
think of a better way of dating and courtship
2. Halo Effect
allows perceptions of one quality to spill over into biased judgments of other qualities.
a. Example: stereotyped to be a serious snob type of an individual because she is
an achiever, loves numerical analysis.
3. High self-esteem means having a mostly positive perception of your personal traits and
abilities.
a. Example: ; I know I can break the chain because I have the power of choice.
4. Self-Image Problem known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health
disorder characterized by a preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in one's
appearance that are not observable to others, or that are significantly exaggerated.
a. Example: I may not be this kind of type myself, yet I only would date men who
has an outstanding physique.
5. Positive body image is the opposite of a negative body image. It means you feel good
about your physical appearance, regardless of whether your body meets the societal
ideal.
a. Example: . My skin complexion is not that fair, yet I am aware that genetically it
would not be possible and still I love the natural physical features in my body.
The concept of love, sex and marriage
Birth is not a factor in one’s gender identity.
RA No. 10354 The responsible parenthood and reproductive health act of 2012
1. Oxytocin is called the love hormone and is released after intercourse.
2. Erogenous Zone The highly sensitive part in the body that every individual needs to be
responsible for
3. Serotonin is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and
throughout your body. Serotonin plays a key role in such body functions as mood, sleep,
digestion.
4. According to Helen Fisher attachment this is the desire to have a lasting commitment
with your significant other.
5. Lust have a very strong sexual desire for someone. According to Helen Fisher this is the
stage where someone is physically attracted to a person.
6. Sexual response cycle is the physical and emotional occurrences when the person is
participating in a sexually stimulating activity.
7. Vasectomy a surgical operation wherein the tube that carries the sperm to a man’s male
genitalia is cut.
