SECTION 3:

INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
At the end of this section, you are expected to:
1. Define and explain the different scientific
standpoints about the self;
2. Synthesize and evaluate these perspectives of self;
and
3. Come up with a comprehensive definition of self
according to scientific point of view
DIAGNOSTICS
 INSTRUCTIONS: If you think the statement is correct, write agree, otherwise write disagree.
 ____________1. Philosophy and science share the same views about the self.
 ____________2. Science explains the biological evolution of the self.
 ____________3. Science explains how environments and contexts shape the self
 ____________4. Science makes use of systematic methodologies in conceptualizing the self.
 ____________5. The physical aspect of the self is the only scientific standpoint that matters.
SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES OF
THE SELF
 Science is defined as the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study
of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and
experiment.

PHYSICAL
SOCIAL
SCIENCES
SCIENCES
 PSYCHOLOGY
 SELF- AWARENESS describes the consciousness of individuals
about their strengths , weaknesses, potentials, as well as the
underlying factors that contribute to such aspects of the self
 SELF- CONCEPT It is a description of how one looks like,
sounds like and behaves like. It is an implicit personality theory
that one holds towards oneself.
 PSYCHOANALYSIS proposed by Sigmund Freud.
BEHAVIORISM- another school of
thought, maintains that the study of
behavior should be made from an
observable and measurable perspective.
HUMANISTIC PERSPECTIVE- draws its
assumptions from the observed criticisms
of psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
 EXERCISE 1.3.1 A MY DNA-
DIVERSITY, NATURE/
NURTURE, AND ANATOMY
 Name:_____________________________________ Section:__________
 INSTRUCTIONS: Identify from which parent you have inherited the following attributes.

Father Mother Both Neither

Height
Weight
Shape of Face
Eyes
Nose
Ears
Lips
Color of Hair
Skin Complexion
Feet Size
Body Size/ Structure
INSTRUCTION:
AFTER ACCOMPLISHING THE ABOVE TABLE, ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

 1. In terms of your physical features, who do you resemble

more- your father or mother? How do you say so?
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
 2. In terms of temperament or disposition (quiet/loud, jolly/ serious, impulsive,
conscientious), who do you take after- your father or mother? Explain your
answer.
 ___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
INSTRUCTION:
AFTER ACCOMPLISHING THE ABOVE TABLE,
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

 3. Based on your answers to the preceding questions, do

you think that when you reach your dominant parent’s age,
you will also be like him or her? Why or why not?
 ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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EXERCISE 1.3.1B MY DNA-DIVERSITY,
NATURE, AND ANATOMY
 Name:_________________________________________________Section:_____________
 Instructions: Indicate whether these medical conditions are present or have occurred in your
family (from your grandparents to your own generation), including yourself , by checking the
corresponding boxes.
Measles
 Conditions: Typhoid fever
Heart Disease Chicken pox
Asthma Anemia
Tuberculosis Viral infection
Pneumonia
Obesity
Cardiovascular diseases
Autism
Organ failure
ADHD
Cancer
EXERCISE 1.3.1B MY DNA-
DIVERSITY, NATURE, AND
ANATOMY
Dengue fever
UTI
Learning Disability
Polio
Hearing loss
Vision Loss
Alzheimer’s Disease
EXERCISE 1.3.1B MY DNA-
DIVERSITY, NATURE, AND
ANATOMY
 Add other conditions that are not listed above (if any).
 _______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
 Answer the following questions:
 1. From whose side of your family did majority of the medical
conditions come from- your father’s side or mother’s side?
 _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 1.3.1B MY DNA-
DIVERSITY, NATURE, AND
ANATOMY
 2. Does experiencing any of the above conditions influence your
sense of self? If yes how? If no, why?
 ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___
 3. Do you think your parents or grandparents’ lingering illnesses
will be passed on you? Why or why not?
 ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___
EXERCISE 1.3.1B MY DNA-
DIVERSITY, NATURE, AND
ANATOMY
 4. Do you think you can avoid having any of these medical
conditions in the future? Why or why not?
 ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
 5. How do you value your health?
 ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.
 EXERCISE 1.3.C MY DNA-
DIVERSITY,
NATURE/NURTURE, AND
ANATOMY
 Name:___________________________________________ Section:________________

 Instructions: List down activities you are presently doing to take

care of your health.
 _____________________
 _____________________
 _____________________
 _____________________
 _____________________
 _____________________
EXERCISE 1.3.C MY DNA-
DIVERSITY,
NATURE/NURTURE, AND
ANATOMY
Which of the following activities are you interested in doing in the future?
Group Sports (basketball, volleyball, eyc.)
 Individual Sports ( running, swimming etc.)
Yoga and meditation
Going to the gym
Journaling, writing, blogging
Art activities (painting, sculpture, etc.)
EXERCISE 1.3.C MY DNA-
DIVERSITY,
NATURE/NURTURE, AND
ANATOMY
Your family’s medical history is a vital part of who you
are. Your genetic make up determines your behavior and
self to a significant extent. Health is a major consideration
in making decisions about your life.
 However, it is not only your biological makeup that
defines and shapes you. Social factors also play a role in
how you will develop.
 EXERCISE 1.3.2A MY RNA-
RELATIONS AND NATURE/
NURTURE ANALYSIS
 NAME:_______________________________________________ SECTION:_____________

 INSTRUCTION: Check whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements:

STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE

1. I believe everyone has control over their lives.

2. I believe that we cannot be conditioned by society.
3. I believed that we are fully aware of our behaviors.
4. I think all people are good.
5. I believe that everyone can be a saint.
EXERCISE 1.3.2A MY RNA-
RELATIONS AND NATURE/
NURTURE ANALYSIS
 Rank the following social institutions according to what you value the most (1) to the one you
value the least (5). Explain your ranking below.
 _____Technology
 _____Government
 _____ Church
 _____Family
 _____School
 ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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EXERCISE 1.3.2A MY RNA-
RELATIONS AND NATURE/
NURTURE ANALYSIS
INSTRUCTIONS: If majority of your answers in the first activity are agree,

then you may have a humanistic orientation. If you disagree to the majority
of the items, then you might be a behavioristic. Find two of your classmates
who have the same orientation and discuss why you agree or disagree with
the statements. Cite personal experiences that support your orientation.
 Based on your discussion with your classmates, write a general description
of a humanistic or behavioristic person.
 _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 1.3.2A MY RNA-
RELATIONS AND NATURE/
NURTURE ANALYSIS
 Also with your group, discuss your ranking in the next exercise and come up with a group ranking of
these institutions according to your valuation.
 Explain your answers below.
 _____Technology
 _____Government
 _____ Church
 _____Family
 _____School
 _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Let one representative from your group share to the rest of the class what you have discussed for both
activities using a PowerPoint presentation.
ASSIGNMENT 3: METACOGNITIVE
READING REPORT
 Name:___________________________Section:_________________
 Instructions: Read the articles referenced and answer the items that follow.
 1. Blaisdell, A. (2009). A biological definition of self psychology. Principles
of Gestalt Psychology. https:// doi.org/10.1037/h0052629
 2. Goluboviƈ, Z. (2011). An anthropological conceptualization of identity.
Synthesis Philosophica, 57 (1), 25-43.
 Ghallager, S. (2000). Philosophical conceptions of the self: Implications for
cognitive science. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, pp. 14-21. https://
doi.org/10.1016/S1364-6613 (99) 01417-5
ASSIGNMENT 3: METACOGNITIVE
READING REPORT
 1. List down three things that you significantly learned from the readings.
 _____________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________
 2.List down three things that are still unclear to you
 _____________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________
 3. List down three questions that you want to ask about the readings
 _____________________________________________________________________________
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