Community Helpers and Their Roles

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How can a municipality best balance the need for economic development with the preservation of its cultural heritage sites?

By implementing zoning regulations that protect heritage sites while allowing for development in other areas, offering incentives for businesses that incorporate heritage into their operations, and investing in the restoration and promotion of these sites.

Explain how a barangay official might use knowledge of self-perception theory to improve community participation in local projects.

By encouraging small initial actions that benefit the community, which can then lead to residents seeing themselves as active contributors, thus increasing future participation. Positive reinforcement of these actions reinforces the perception.

How might conflicting expectations between parents and children be resolved using an understanding of each other's roles within the family?

Open communication and mutual respect are key. Parents should explain their reasoning behind expectations, and children should express their concerns. Finding a compromise that acknowledges both perspectives is the goal.

In what ways could school personnel promote self-esteem and positive self-concept among students in a classroom setting?

Providing constructive feedback, celebrating individual achievements, fostering a supportive environment, and offering opportunities for students to showcase their unique talents, thus boosting confidence and reinforcing positive self-perception. Signup and view all the answers

A security guard notices suspicious activity outside a building. Describe the steps they should take, balancing their duty to protect property with the need to avoid unnecessary escalation.

First, cautiously observe and assess the situation. Then, contact law enforcement while maintaining a safe distance. Only intervene directly if there's an imminent threat to life, using the minimum force necessary. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how a person with low self-concept clarity might react to receiving both positive and negative feedback on a school assignment.

They might feel confused and struggle to reconcile the conflicting feedback, leading to uncertainty about their abilities and potentially undermining their confidence. They would crave external validation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of a healthcare worker neglecting to follow proper infection control protocols, and how can these consequences affect the community?

Increased risk of infection transmission, potential outbreaks, and erosion of public trust in the healthcare system. This can lead to increased morbidity and mortality rates. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a situation where a person's social identity might conflict with their personal values, and how they might resolve this conflict.

Someone whose social group approves of environmentally damaging behavior, but who personally values sustainability. They might resolve this by advocating for change within the group or seeking out new social connections that align with their values. Signup and view all the answers

How can understanding your own physical characteristics impact your self-concept, and how might this differ between adolescence and adulthood?

In adolescence, physical appearance often plays a significant role in self-esteem due to social pressures and comparisons. In adulthood, while still important, other aspects like accomplishments and relationships may contribute more to self-concept. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how social-self perception theory can both negatively and positively influence your self-concept..

If we constantly perform actions that are not in line with our personal values (e.g., agreeing with a group to avoid conflict), we might start perceiving ourselves as someone who lacks conviction, thus hurting our self-concept. Conversely, engaging in positive actions, such as volunteering, can lead us to view ourselves as compassionate and helpful, thus improving our self-concept. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how a local government could effectively use social media to inform citizens about new ordinances and community programs.

Regularly post updates, create engaging content (videos, infographics), use targeted ads to reach specific demographics, host Q&A sessions, and actively respond to comments and inquiries to foster transparency and participation. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how a friendship could be affected if one friend's 'self-ideal' is drastically different from their current self, causing constant dissatisfaction.

The friend might exhibit insecurity, negativity, and constant striving, potentially straining the relationship. The other friend may feel pressured or inadequate, and the relationship may become unbalanced if the self-dissatisfied friend requires constant reassurance or validation. Signup and view all the answers

How might a teacher help a student with low self-esteem and high self-consciousness participate more actively in class?

Provide positive reinforcement for small contributions, create a safe and non-judgmental environment, offer opportunities for success in areas where the student excels, pair them with supportive classmates, and gradually increase their participation level. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how discovering one's values can influence decision-making in social situations where there is peer pressure to act against those values.

Having clearly defined values provides a strong internal compass, making it easier to resist peer pressure and make choices that align with one's beliefs, even when it's difficult or unpopular. Signup and view all the answers

How does self-complexity act as a buffer against negative life events?

Individuals with high self-complexity have multiple, distinct aspects of their self-concept. If one aspect is negatively affected by an event (e.g., job loss impacting their professional identity), other aspects (e.g., being a parent, hobbyist) remain intact, buffering the overall impact on their self-esteem. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Family Members

Help, guide, and care for you; teach, discipline, and provide for children's needs.

Barangay Officials Role

Serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies at the community level.

Role of the Municipality

Coordinates and delivers basic services to inhabitants within its jurisdiction.

Health Care Workers

Assume responsibility for preventive measures, provide training, assess patients, and maintain confidentiality.