Individual Ecosystem and Interpersonal Communications Quiz

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What are the 3 aspects of focus in the individual ecosystem?

Physical, personality, interpersonal communications

Name 3 inputs of the individual system mentioned in the text.

Oxygen, Nutrients, Water

Why are oxygen, nutrients, and water important for the individual's functioning and generativity?

They are important for breathing, body composition, and survival.

What are 3 outputs of the individual system mentioned in the text?

Self-worth, Work values, Beliefs Signup and view all the answers

How do the 3 aspects of focus interact with the family environment?

To produce a healthy & productive environment or otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

What is Aristotle's concept of 'The GOLDEN MEAN'?

Referring to moderation and avoiding extremes, such as too much or too little of anything, which can be harmful. Signup and view all the answers

Define homeostasis and its relevance to physical well-being.

Homeostasis refers to stability and centeredness, and it is important for maintaining physical well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between self concept and self-esteem?

Self-esteem is a subset of self concept, referring to the emotional aspect of self-worth and dignity. Signup and view all the answers

How does positive self-concept influence an individual's life functioning?

Positive self-concept leads to well or positive life functioning. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'Goodness of Fit' proposed by Chess & Thomas in 1968.

Goodness of Fit concept refers to an interaction that results when the environment's expectations are in accord with the organism's capabilities, motivations, and styles of behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 basic elements that serve as inputs in the individual physical system?

Sunlight, air, water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 aspects of focus in the individual ecosystem discussed in the text?

Personality, interpersonal communications, family environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do positive and well-nourished individuals grow to become, according to the text?

Effective members of family and society (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of oxygen, nutrients, and water for the individual's functioning and generativity?

They are essential for psychological well-being (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some outputs of the individual system mentioned in the text?

Self-worth, work values, beliefs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do the 3 aspects of focus interact with to produce a healthy & productive environment?

Family environment and other environments (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Aristotle's concept of 'The GOLDEN MEAN' refer to?

Moderation and avoiding extremes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'homeostasis'?

The body's ability to maintain stability and balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a positive self-concept on an individual's life functioning?

It leads to well/positive life functioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of temperament in an individual's behavior?

Response to social interactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Goodness of Fit' concept proposed by Chess & Thomas in 1968?

An interaction between environment and individual's capabilities, motivations, and behavior styles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'distractibility' refer to in the context of temperament?

Tendency to be easily sidetracked or disrupted from a task or activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does self-esteem relate to self-concept?

Self-esteem is a subcategory of self-concept, representing the emotional aspect of self-worth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What influences the 'Goodness of Fit' concept according to Chess & Thomas?

Properties of the environment and its expectations & demands in accord with the organism’s capabilities, motivations, & styles of behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'response threshold' refer to based on temperaments?

Responsiveness and ability to respond based on senses (D) Signup and view all the answers