Material and Economic Self Quiz

The sum total of all things 'my' or 'mine', encompassing tangible objects, people, and places, according to William James.

The 'material self' includes: body, clothes, family, home, and possessions.

Needs are essential for survival, while wants are desires beyond basic necessities.

Utility focuses on practical use, while significance involves the meaning attached to an object.

The aspect of the self that interacts with the consumerism process, engaging in purchasing and using goods and services.

The ability to consistently meet basic needs through income.

A philosophical belief focusing on matter as the fundamental substance in nature.

A societal belief that increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial.

The Material Self, according to William James, includes the physical body, possessions like clothes and a home, loved ones, and even reputation and achievements.

Needs are things essential for survival, like food and shelter, while Wants are desires beyond basic needs, like luxury items or entertainment.

Utility refers to how useful something is, its practical purpose.

Significance relates to the meaning we attach to an object, going beyond its practical use.

The Economic Self is the part of you that participates in consumerism, buying goods and services.

Economic Self-Sufficiency means having enough income to consistently meet your basic needs.

Materialism is a belief that everything in the world, including thoughts and feelings, is ultimately made of physical matter.

Consumerism is a societal belief that increasing consumption of goods is good for the economy.