Filipino General Character Traits Chapter 4
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What characteristic highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships in Filipino culture?

  • Personalistic (correct)
  • Conformist
  • Familialistic
  • Particularistic
  • Which trait indicates a preference for family interests over community interests?

  • Particularistic
  • Personalistic
  • Ambivalent
  • Familialistic (correct)
  • What is a key outcome of strong family influence on individual behavior in the Filipino context?

  • Detachment
  • Conformity (correct)
  • Individualism
  • Indifference
  • How are community activities generally centered in Filipino culture?

    <p>Focused on family dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dr. Emerita Quito suggest about the Filipino traits and values?

    <p>They show ambivalence with both positive and negative aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily needed to channel Filipino values towards a positive outcome?

    <p>Reflecting on values and motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of human nature reflects its inherent goodness?

    <p>Awareness of good over evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'moral character' encompass?

    <p>Virtues like courage and integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do elders play in developing practical wisdom?

    <p>They share experiences and guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is moral development best described?

    <p>A gradual development of right and wrong perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'four beginnings' in the context of moral development?

    <p>Innate seeds of personality that foster human activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is practical wisdom difficult to attain at first?

    <p>It develops through mistakes and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a characteristic of moral character traits?

    <p>They are rational, informed, and stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which heart leads to the virtue of YI?

    <p>Heart of Righteousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jen primarily focus on in moral development?

    <p>Goodwill and sympathy towards others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Kohlberg's moral reasoning involves obedience to rules to avoid punishment?

    <p>Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the Naively Egotistical stage in Kohlberg's model?

    <p>Evaluating actions based on personal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT represent a beginning of moral development according to the four beginnings?

    <p>Heart of Ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of practicing Jen, Yi, and Li?

    <p>Development of Zhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Kohlberg's approach to studying morality?

    <p>He emphasized how individuals derived their answers to dilemmas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which level of Kohlberg's moral reasoning do children typically operate at a very young age?

    <p>Pre-conventional Morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates a person in the lowest level of moral development?

    <p>Vengeance or an eye for an eye philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the 'Good Boy - Good Girl' orientation?

    <p>Emphasis on personal intentions over actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best represents the beliefs of individuals in the Law and Social Order stage?

    <p>Rules and duties should be followed without question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a person at the Legalistic Social Contract stage view minority rights?

    <p>They are fundamental and must be respected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Universal Ethical Principles stage from the previous stages?

    <p>Internalized principles of justice take precedence over laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about the motivations of individuals in the self-absorbed category?

    <p>They believe they are genuinely generous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stage is there a belief that the end justifies the means?

    <p>Stage 2: Self-Interest Orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates individuals in the Post-conventional morality level?

    <p>Belief in the greatest good for the greatest number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative consequence of having the trait HIYA?

    <p>It makes individuals timid and meek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does PAKIKISAMA positively impact social relations?

    <p>It promotes avoidance of disagreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of the trait PATIGASAN?

    <p>It leads to resistance against compromise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BAHALA NA imply in terms of personal values?

    <p>It manifests humility and lack of arrogance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does KASI serve as a negative trait?

    <p>It allows individuals to disown responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a positive aspect of SAVING FACE?

    <p>It facilitates graceful exits from guilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative effect of SAKOP?

    <p>It stunts personal development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might the MAÑANA HABIT be viewed positively?

    <p>It reduces stress and tension in life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UTANG NA LOOB largely overlook?

    <p>Moral obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Filipino trait is associated with procrastination?

    <p>MAÑANA HABIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the trait KASI primarily encourage?

    <p>Displacement of blame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait contributes to peace of mind due to avoiding conflicts?

    <p>PAKIKISAMA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the trait of SAKOP, regarding family dynamics?

    <p>It fosters a sense of responsibility toward the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value often leads to individuals putting off important tasks?

    <p>MAÑANA HABIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Filipino General Character Traits

    • Personalistic Nature: Emphasizes interpersonal relationships, effective problem-solving through personal connections, and good leadership requires a personal touch.

    Familialistic Orientation

    • Family welfare supersedes individual interests, guiding community activities and decisions. Family honor is prioritized over personal mistakes.

    Particularistic Values

    • Upholds strong familial influence where individuals prioritize family interests. Social acceptance and pleasing peers are highly valued; skills in entertaining others are important.

    Ambivalence of Filipino Traits

    • Filipino values exhibit both positive and negative aspects that can support or hinder personal and national development.

    HIYA (Shame)

    • Can instill a sense of morality, but may lead to meekness and timidity, making individuals feel weak.

    NINGAS-COGON (Procrastination)

    • Reflects a tendency to start projects with enthusiasm but lacking persistence and follow-through.

    PAKIKISAMA (Group Loyalty)

    • Contributes to peaceful interactions and avoidance of conflicts, fostering social harmony.

    PATIGASAN (Test of Strength)

    • Characterized by stubbornness, hindering reconciliation efforts and fostering childish and irresponsible behavior.

    BAHALA NA (Resignation)

    • Indicates reliance on a higher power, which can promote humility and modesty but may also reflect a lack of initiative.

    KASI (Scapegoating)

    • Provides excuses for failures and allows individuals to avoid accountability, distorting personal responsibility.

    SAVING FACE

    • Enables avoidance of responsibility, facilitating graceful exits from guilt, preserving one's dignity.

    SAKOP (Inclusion)

    • While promoting family and clan bonding, it may stunt personal growth and foster dependency.

    MAÑANA HABIT (Procrastination)

    • Involves habitual deferral of tasks, leading to a relaxed view on responsibilities.

    UTANG NA LOOB (Indebtedness)

    • Often overrides moral principles, allowing individuals to overlook misdeeds of those they owe.

    KANYA-KANYA (Self-Centeredness)

    • Focuses on personal interests at the expense of collective well-being, leading to a lack of community spirit.

    Moral Development

    • Rooted in the understanding of moral character as the existence of virtues such as integrity, courage, and loyalty.

    Four Beginnings of Human Personality

    • Heart of Compassion (Jen): Leads to goodwill and empathy.
    • Heart of Righteousness (Yi): Motivates respect for duties and human relationships.
    • Heart of Propriety (Li): Concerns etiquette, customs, and social rituals.
    • Heart of Wisdom (Zhi): Culminates in wisdom that arises from practicing compassion, righteousness, and propriety.

    Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory

    • Developed using moral dilemmas to assess reasoning, leading to six stages organized into three levels.

    Pre-Conventional Morality (0-9 years)

    • Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment: Moral understanding is based on avoiding punishment; rules are seen as absolute.
    • Stage 2: Naively Egotistical: Actions are judged by individual perspective with an emphasis on personal gain.

    Conventional Morality (10-15 years)

    • Stage 3: Good Boy - Good Girl: Focuses on social approval and conformity, with an understanding of the importance of intention.
    • Stage 4: Law and Social Order: Moral judgments consider societal rules; emphasizes duty and respect for authority.

    Post-Conventional Morality (16+ years)

    • Stage 5: Legalistic Social Contract: Emphasizes collective well-being and protects minority rights while considering legal reform.
    • Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles: Guided by internal ethical principles that may conflict with laws, emphasizing justice and moral reasoning.

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