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William James asserts that the spiritual self is primarily concerned with material possessions.
William James asserts that the spiritual self is primarily concerned with material possessions.
False
Consumer culture is defined by the idea that consumer needs are limited and can be fully satisfied.
Consumer culture is defined by the idea that consumer needs are limited and can be fully satisfied.
False
Belk claims that our possessions reflect aspects of our self-concept and identity.
Belk claims that our possessions reflect aspects of our self-concept and identity.
True
Materialism emphasizes intangible values over material possessions.
Materialism emphasizes intangible values over material possessions.
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Consumer culture is characterized as personal and unique to individual preferences.
Consumer culture is characterized as personal and unique to individual preferences.
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Judaism is characterized by the belief in multiple gods and has no sacred scripture.
Judaism is characterized by the belief in multiple gods and has no sacred scripture.
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Prayer is described as a spiritual communion that can include acts such as thanksgiving and adoration.
Prayer is described as a spiritual communion that can include acts such as thanksgiving and adoration.
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The four dimensions of religion include beliefs and rituals but do not encompass spiritual experiences.
The four dimensions of religion include beliefs and rituals but do not encompass spiritual experiences.
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Journaling is considered a form of contemplative practice that involves formal writing.
Journaling is considered a form of contemplative practice that involves formal writing.
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Christianity is the oldest of the Abrahamic religions and is based on the life of Moses.
Christianity is the oldest of the Abrahamic religions and is based on the life of Moses.
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Study Notes
Material and Economic Self
- Belk argues possessions are part of our selves, reflecting our self-concept, past, and future.
- William James believed the self can be understood through components:
- Material self (bodies, clothes, family, home)
- Social self (relationships, empathy, communication)
- Spiritual self (emotions, feelings, actions)
- Possessions extend the self.
- Consumer culture is a culture of consumption.
- Consumer culture is universal and impersonal.
- Consumer culture equates freedom with private choice.
- Consumer needs are insatiable.
- Consumer culture is used for building personal identity and status.
- Consumerism is intrusive, manipulative, unsustainable.
- Consumerism affects our values, restricts choices, and impacts our world view.
- Avoid intellectual dependence and consume less, live more to avoid consumer traps.
Consumer Culture
- Consumer culture is a system where consumption of goods and services dominates.
- Consumer society is one where people spend heavily on consuming products.
- Materialism prioritizes material possessions over intangibles.
Spiritual and Religious Self
- Religion comprises cultural beliefs, practices related to the holy, sacred, absolute.
- Spirituality focuses on the human spirit or soul.
- Religious people believe in a god or gods and follow religious traditions.
- Spiritual people prioritize personal experiences of the Divine over tradition.
- Contemplative practices enhance concentration, understanding, insight, and compassion (meditation, prayer, yoga, journaling).
4 dimensions of religion:
- Beliefs: shape how religious people view the world.
- Rituals: reinforce religious teachings and connect people to the higher power.
The Major Religions
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Judaism: characterized by belief in one God, oldest of Abrahamic religions. Torah is their sacred scripture.
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Christianity: based on Jesus Christ's teaching.
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Islam: Muslims worship Allah. The Koran is their sacred scripture.
The Political Self
- Filipinos are citizens whose parents are Filipino or those born before 1973 with Filipino mothers. It includes those who declare Filipino citizenship at majority age, and those naturalized legally.
- Filipinos exhibit strengths like pakikipagkapwa-tao, family orientation, joy and humor, among others.
- Weaknesses include extreme personalism, lack of discipline, colonial mentality, and others.
The Digital Self
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The digital self is the online-constructed version of a person.
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Characteristics include inward focus on feelings and thoughts, narrative nature, and multi-faceted nature.
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Self-presentation involves crafting a desired online persona.
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Impression management involves influencing how others perceive oneself.
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Self-promotion, ingratiation, and exemplification are presentation strategies online.
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Online identity encompasses personal and social interactions.
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Partial identities are specific subsets of characteristics that make up a person.
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Personas are partial self-presentations in specific situations.
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Personal identity is unique self-perception over time.
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Social identity is identity derived from group memberships.
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Private behaviors are those not observed by others.
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Public behaviors are those seen by other people.
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This quiz explores the concepts of material and economic self as discussed by Belk and William James. It highlights how possessions reflect our self-concept and the implications of consumer culture on personal identity and values. Understand the roles of material, social, and spiritual selves in the context of consumption.
