Material Self and Consumer Identity
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What do categorical functions primarily communicate?

  • Individual creativity and uniqueness
  • Group membership or status (correct)
  • Consumer behavior patterns
  • Political motivations and actions

Which process involves a creator maintaining identity through an object?

  • Contaminating an object
  • Creating an object (correct)
  • Appropriating an object
  • Knowing an object

Which of the following is NOT one of Goffman's modes of interpersonal contamination?

  • Touching and bodily contact
  • Violation of personal space
  • Glancing, looking, and staring
  • Emotional sharing (correct)

How does the extended self operate according to the content?

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What is indicated by the pattern of consumption described by consumer identity?

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What defines consumerism?

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Which of the following modes of contamination includes discussing personal matters?

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What does the term 'political self' primarily concern?

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What is the primary benefit of setting specific and measurable goals?

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Which principle of goal-setting emphasizes the importance of a goal being difficult enough to motivate effort?

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What does the 'commitment' principle in goal-setting encourage?

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Why is feedback considered an essential component of effective goal-setting?

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In the context of goal-setting, what does 'task complexity' refer to?

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What should you consider if you find a goal too difficult to achieve halfway through the timeline?

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What is one of the Golden Rules of Goal Setting?

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What does the 'clarity' principle in goal-setting focus on?

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What is the primary motivation for individuals in logotherapy?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of logotherapy?

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Which method is NOT listed as a way of discovering the meaning of life in logotherapy?

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What is online disinhibition primarily characterized by?

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Which principle does digital citizenship NOT emphasize?

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How did Russell Belk characterize the concept of the 'extended self'?

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What role do digital possessions play in understanding the digital self?

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Which statement accurately describes the essence of logotherapy?

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What role do growth factors play in the brain's learning process?

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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for higher-order functions such as reasoning and memory?

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What is metacognition primarily concerned with?

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In the self-regulated learning model, what is the phase that comes after forethought?

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Which of the following is NOT a metacognitive study strategy?

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What does metacognitive regulation allow students to do?

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Which area of the cerebrum is not primarily associated with learning?

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What does the strategy of 'knowing one's limits' in metacognitive skills entail?

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What is the primary focus of social wellness?

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Which concept of wellness is critical for fostering ongoing learning and intellectual growth?

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Which aspect of wellness relates to finding meaning and purpose in life?

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What does emotional wellness enable a person to do?

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Physical wellness is primarily associated with which of the following?

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Occupational wellness encompasses which of the following elements?

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What role does self-care play in the context of wellness?

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The framework of wellness includes which of the following components?

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What is one benefit of adopting a healthy lifestyle?

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Which aspect is essential when setting effective goals?

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What is a common indicator of too much stress?

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Which of the following actions can help manage stress effectively?

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Why is it recommended to find an exercise activity you love?

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What is a beneficial technique for relaxation?

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What is the primary purpose of an action plan in achieving goals?

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What is one consequence of not managing stress in the early stages?

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Flashcards

Categorical functions of possessions

How possessions communicate group membership or social status.

Self-expression functions of possessions

How possessions reflect a person's unique qualities, values, or attitudes.

Extended self

The concept of possessions as part of our identity, impacting individual behaviour.

Appropriation of possessions (self-extension)

Using objects to feel powerful or master them, making objects part of you.

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Creating possessions (self-extension)

Owning the identity in a made object, making your identity connected to it.

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Interpersonal contamination

Ways people contaminate others through physical and social interactions.

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Consumer identity

A pattern of consumption that reflects who a consumer is.

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Consumerism

An emphasis towards excessive buying of goods.

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What is Learning?

A physical process where the brain forms new connections between neurons, strengthened by chemicals called growth factors.

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What's the Cerebrum's role in learning?

The cerebrum is the part of the brain responsible for higher-order functions like memory and reasoning, making it crucial for learning.

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Metacognition

Thinking about your own thinking. It involves understanding your learning abilities and strategies.

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Metacognitive Knowledge

Awareness of your ability to understand and learn concepts, and knowledge of your learning strategies.

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Metacognitive Regulation

The ability to observe your thinking, plan, evaluate your learning strategies, and identify outcomes.

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Self-Regulated Learning Phases

Three phases: forethought, performance control, and self-reflection.

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Forethought (Self-Regulated Learning)

The phase where you expect and prepare for a learning task.

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Performance Control (Self-Regulated Learning)

The phase where you organize and execute the learning process.

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Self-regulated learning

A process where learners take responsibility for their own learning by setting goals, monitoring progress, and reflecting on outcomes.

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Goal setting theory

The study of how setting goals influences performance. Setting specific, challenging goals leads to better results.

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Clarity in goal setting

A clear, measurable goal is more achievable than a vague one. Have a specific timeline for completion.

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Challenge in goal setting

Goals should be difficult enough to motivate you, but attainable to avoid discouragement.

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Commitment in goal setting

Deliberately put effort into meeting your goal. Increase accountability by sharing it with someone.

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Feedback in goal setting

Regularly check your progress towards the goal. Adjust the difficulty if needed, instead of giving up.

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SMART goals

Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

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Goal setting tools

Resources that help you set goals, track progress, and stay focused on your objectives.

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Logotherapy

A school of psychotherapy focusing on finding meaning in life, even in difficult circumstances. It emphasizes the will to find meaning as a primary motivator.

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Will to Meaning

The innate drive to find meaning in life, according to logotherapy. This is seen as the most powerful motivator for human behavior.

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How to find life's meaning (1/3)

By creating something, contributing to the world through work, art, or deeds.

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How to find life's meaning (2/3)

Through experiencing new things, encountering people, and expanding your horizons.

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How to find life's meaning (3/3)

By finding meaning in suffering and adversity, choosing to grow through challenges.

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Digital Citizenship

The responsible and ethical behavior towards technology use, promoting respect, education, and protection for oneself and others.

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Online Disinhibition

The tendency to act differently online, feeling less restrained or inhibited than in person.

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Digital Self

The representation of oneself in the digital world, shaped by online activities and possessions, such as photos, social media, and emails.

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Healthy Lifestyle

A way of living that lowers the risk of serious illness and early death. It promotes positive role models, especially for children.

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Stress

Anything that disrupts your natural balance. It can be helpful in some situations, but excessive stress can be harmful.

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Signs of Excessive Stress

Difficulty concentrating, increased worry, procrastination, skipping class, irritability, tension, headaches, muscle tightness, changes in eating and sleeping habits.

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Time Management for Stress Reduction

Practice efficient time management skills, set specific goals, avoid procrastination, and schedule regular breaks.

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Healthy Habits for College Students

Maintain a regular sleep schedule, learn to say no, eat regular meals, engage in enjoyable exercise, prioritize healthy foods, avoid procrastination, and manage workload to prevent burnout.

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Mindfulness Meditation for Stress

A technique to focus on the present moment, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.

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Relaxation Techniques for Stress

Effective methods for reducing stress and symptoms of mental illness. Examples include breathing exercises and meditation.

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Setting Effective Goals

Goals should be attainable, relevant, time-bound, written down, and accompanied by an action plan.

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Choice Living

The ongoing process of making choices that shape who you become. It emphasizes the power of your everyday decisions on your personal growth.

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Wellness Framework

A structured approach to understand and manage your overall development. It encompasses six major concepts: social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical, and occupational wellness.

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Social Wellness

The ability to build healthy relationships, interact comfortably with others, and thrive in social environments.

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Intellectual Wellness

A passion for learning and growth, involving seeking challenges, exploring new ideas, and effectively processing information.

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Spiritual Wellness

The search for meaning and purpose in life, embracing diverse beliefs and values.

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Emotional Wellness

The ability to acknowledge, manage, and express your own emotions and understand those of others.

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Physical Wellness

Taking care of your body through activities like exercise and healthy eating, and maintaining good hygiene.

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Occupational Wellness

Integrating wellness principles into your work life and finding satisfaction and meaning in your profession.

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Study Notes

Material Self/Economic Self

  • Material self suggests environment affects perceived needs, differing from actual needs.
  • Attachment develops to purchased items, associating them with resource-acquisition processes.
  • Self encompasses physical body and material possessions. Clothing is central, symbolizing personal existence.
  • Consumerism intertwines with identity politics, associating it with purchase habits.
  • "Necessity is the mother of consumption," implying desires drive consumption.
  • Wants are synonymous with luxury items, while needs are survival essentials (food, clothing, shelter).
  • Utility focuses on practical object use.
  • Significance considers the meaning and symbolic value of objects.
  • Roland Barthes analyzed objects as signs, revealing deeper meanings beyond practical value.
  • Symbols express ideas and qualities.
  • Signs convey meaning.
  • Semiotics studies objects as signs, demonstrating meaning in everyday objects.
  • Semiotic analysis highlights how objects signify meaning.

Signifier and Signified

  • Saussure proposed a sign is comprised of a signifier and signified.
  • Signifier is physical existence (sound, image, word).
  • Signified is the concept.

Functions of Material Possession

  • Instrumental functions relate to object practicality.
  • Social symbolic functions indicate personal qualities, status, and group affiliations.

Categorical Functions

  • Material possessions signal group membership or status.

Self-Expression Functions

  • Material possessions reflect personal qualities, values, or attitudes.

Ways of Incorporating Possessions

  • Appropriating or controlling possessions.
  • Creating possessions.
  • Knowing and understanding possessions.

Contamination

  • Goffman's six modes of interpersonal contamination relate to physical contact and space.
  • Examples include touching, bodily secretions, proximity.

Maintaining Multiple Levels of Self

  • Self operates on individual and collective levels.
  • Extended self incorporates family, group, cultural, and national identities.
  • Behavior may be "selfless" on a collective level.

How to Decide What to Buy

  • Problem recognition
  • Information search
  • Evaluation of alternatives
  • Purchase
  • Post-purchase satisfaction

Consumer Identity

  • Consumer identity is a pattern of consumption.

Consumerism

  • Consumerism is a preoccupation with buying goods.

The Political Self

  • Political self deals with power and its use.
  • Politics is within a societal context.
  • Citizenship deals with legal rights and protections within a country.
  • Active citizenship relates to community participation.

The Spiritual Self

  • Religion originates from Latin "religio", meaning respect.
  • Religion encompasses beliefs, rituals, creating supernatural realities.
  • Key religious elements include culture, ritualized practices, and purpose.
  • Animism believes all nature possesses spirit.
  • Belief in supernatural beings, like the Manunggul Jar, shapes spirituality.

Polytheism

  • Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods.
  • Examples of Filipino deities include Bathala, Agni, and Sidapa.

Spirit or "Dunggan"

  • Indigenous Filipino term for the soul.

Rituals

  • Rituals are formal, recurring ceremonies.

Function of Rituals

  • Rituals aim to ensure a good harvest, ensure protection from ancestors, or enhance healing.
  • Rituals provide guidance, success, or protection.

Religion

  • Cultural system with shared beliefs and rituals.
  • Imparts meaning and creates supernatural realities.

Religiousness

  • The extent of affiliation with a religion, expressed through rituals.

Spirituality

  • A sense of connection with something greater than oneself.
  • Includes experiences beyond the physical self.

Spiritual Identity

  • Understanding one's place in the spiritual world.

Magic

  • Explores the manipulation of supernatural forces by practitioners.
  • May include magicians, sorcerers, and wizards.

Taking Charge of One's Health

  • Healthy lifestyle impacts physical and mental health.
  • Lifestyle choices enhance personal and family well-being.

Healthy Lifestyle for College Students

  • Prioritize sleep, healthy meals, and activity.

Managing Stress

  • Stress is an everyday occurrence.

Ways of Reducing Stress

  • Strategies for managing stress include time management, goal setting, and mindfulness techniques.

Relaxation Techniques

  • Techniques such as breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization can reduce stress.

Mindfulness

  • Focuses on awareness without judgment
  • Involves noticing thoughts and sensations.

Self-Care and Wellness

  • Self-care and wellness relate to healthy habits and actions.
  • Focuses on mental, emotional, and physical health.

Self-care Methods

  • Methods for self-care include sleep, rest, nutrition, mindfulness, spiritual practice, finding pleasure, and taking care of emotional health and emotional acceptance.

Self-Regulated Learning Model

  • Phases include forethought, performance control, and self-reflection;
  • Student planning, performing, and reviewing learning.
  • Self-reflection is essential monitoring progress.

Metacognition

  • Metacognition refers to 'thinking about thinking'.
  • Involves awareness of learning strategies and their effect.

Metacognitive Study Strategies

  • Listening/speaking/thoughts
  • Observing/evaluating one's own behaviors
  • Reflection on learning; analyzing strengths/weaknesses
  • Awareness of evaluation criteria
  • Applying self-testing to identify gaps
  • Observing teachers' modeling
  • Comprehension
  • Rehearsing
  • Knowing one's limits

Goal-Setting Theory

  • Setting specific, difficult goals leads to better performance.
  • Goal criteria includes clear goals, challenging goals, commitment, feedback, and task complexity.
  • Key elements include goals, strategies, purpose, and accomplishment.

Golden Rules of Goal Setting

  • Goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.
  • Include tangible details, measurability, and realistic expectations.
  • Written goals provide tangibility to aspirations.

The Digital Self

  • Digital possessions (photos, videos) are increasingly considered part of the self.
  • Digital technologies shape personal identities.

Digital Citizenship

  • Digital citizenship refers to responsible, respectful technology use.

Online Disinhibition

  • The tendency to behave differently online than in person, due to anonymity or perceived lack of consequences.

Learning

  • Learning is a physical brain process involving new connections in brain cells.
  • Brain connections are strengthened through chemicals such as growth factors.

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