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What does the term 'indigenous psychology' primarily refer to?
What significant societal event in the Philippines influenced the development of a national psychology in the early 1970s?
What was one of the challenges encountered in using the Filipino language for teaching psychology?
Who emphasized the need for psychology to reflect the experiences of Filipinos?
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What realization did Asian psychologists come to regarding Western psychological concepts?
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What term describes the process of cultural revalidation in indigenous psychology?
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When did psychology as an academic discipline start in the Philippines?
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What was a key focus of Asian psychology according to the zeitgeist?
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What is one benefit of using Filipino in teaching psychology?
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Which year marked the establishment of the Psychology Department at the University of the Philippines within the School of Education?
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What did the implementation of Filipino in psychology education encourage among students?
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Who was the chairman of the UP Psychology Department when it was established in 1926?
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What perspective was introduced into the psychology course through the use of Filipino?
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Which psychological clinic was organized by Sinforoso Padilla?
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What has been a primary advocacy of proponents of Sikolohiyang Filipino?
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What change in topic discussion scope occurred with the introduction of local materials?
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The History of Filipino Psychology
- Indigenous Psychology focuses on understanding behavior and mental processes through the lens of indigenous cultures. This involves revalidating psychological concepts from within the culture itself.
- The Zeitgeist in Asian Psychology marked a period of awakening for Asian psychologists. They recognized the limitations of applying Western concepts and theories to Asian contexts, leading to a push for a more culturally relevant psychology.
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The Psychology of, about, for the Filipinos is an approach to understanding human behavior in Filipino contexts.
- 1900s saw the introduction of psychology as an academic discipline to the Philippines during the US colonial period.
- Early 1970s marked by nationalistic sentiment, brought about by Martial Law.
- Virgilio Enriquez recognized the need for a psychology based on Filipino experiences, ideas, and orientations. He collaborated with other scholars like Prospero Covar, Zeus Salazar, and Alfredo Lagmay.
- 1963 Dr. Enriquez became a professor of Psychology at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
- 1966 He pursued his Ph.D. in Social Psychology in the United States.
- Sikolohiyang Pilipino in the University of the Philippines saw the encouragement of using the Filipino language for academic writing and teaching.
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Problems with the Implementation of Filipino Language in Psychology
- Lack of technical vocabulary: There was a challenge in translating Western concepts and theories effectively.
- The benefits of using Filipino language in the classroom:
- Enhanced rapport and a more relaxed environment.
- Increased student confidence in expressing their experiences and perspectives.
- Introduction of a more Filipino perspective into the course.
- The Status of Sikolohiyang Pilipino Today: Advocating for a psychology that is responsive to the needs and unique circumstances of Filipinos.
Timeline of the Development of Psychology in the Philippines
- 1910: Two years after the University of the Philippines was founded, psychology was incorporated into the Department of Philosophy and Psychology within the College of Liberal Arts.
- 1918: Under the leadership of Dean Francisco Benitez, the University of the Philippines implemented a curricular utilization of psychology in education, serving as a model for the rest of the country.
- 1926: The University of the Philippines established a Department of Psychology within the School of Education.
- 1930: The University of Santo Tomas established its own Department of Psychology.
- 1932: Sinforoso Padilla established the Psychological Clinic at the University of the Philippines.
- 1933: Jesus Perpinan created the Far Eastern University Psychological Clinic.
- 1938: Angel de Blas, OP, set up the Experimental Psychology Laboratory at the University of Santo Tomas.
- 1948: Estefania Aldaba-Lim founded the Institute of Human Relations at Philippine Women's University.
- 1954: Joseph Goertz established the Psychology Department at the University of San Carlos.
- 1961: Fr. ---- (This name is incomplete and requires additional information)
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Explore the development of Filipino psychology from its introduction in the early 1900s to the nationalistic movements of the 1970s. This quiz highlights key figures and concepts that shaped a culturally relevant approach to understanding behavior in Filipino contexts. Test your knowledge on indigenous psychology and the influence of Western concepts.
