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Questions and Answers
What is the main reason individuals may choose to insure specific body parts?
What is the main reason individuals may choose to insure specific body parts?
- To reflect an affluent lifestyle
- To protect their financial investments
- Due to a strong emotional attachment (correct)
- To enhance personal aesthetics
According to William James, how does clothing influence an individual's identity?
According to William James, how does clothing influence an individual's identity?
- Clothing can dictate social class status
- Clothing is a form of self-expression (correct)
- Clothing serves merely as protection from elements
- Clothing does not impact self-perception
Which aspect of family primarily contributes to the material self?
Which aspect of family primarily contributes to the material self?
- Inheritances and shared belongings
- Immediate family members such as parents and siblings (correct)
- Family traditions and legacies
- Family social status and wealth
In James's concept of the material self, what role does one's home play?
In James's concept of the material self, what role does one's home play?
What principle from Herman Lotze explains the importance of clothing in personal identity?
What principle from Herman Lotze explains the importance of clothing in personal identity?
What does William James identify as the innermost part of the material self?
What does William James identify as the innermost part of the material self?
How does the investment of self in material possessions affect an individual?
How does the investment of self in material possessions affect an individual?
Which aspect of the material self is considered secondary to the body, according to William James?
Which aspect of the material self is considered secondary to the body, according to William James?
What does Belk (1988) suggest about our possessions in relation to ourselves?
What does Belk (1988) suggest about our possessions in relation to ourselves?
In what way does consumer culture affect self-identity?
In what way does consumer culture affect self-identity?
How does the concept of the home relate to one's self according to the material self perspective?
How does the concept of the home relate to one's self according to the material self perspective?
Which of the following best describes the impact of family on self-identity?
Which of the following best describes the impact of family on self-identity?
What role do material possessions play in shaping identity?
What role do material possessions play in shaping identity?
Why might someone feel happier during the Debit Card Challenge activity?
Why might someone feel happier during the Debit Card Challenge activity?
How can the philosophy of dress relate to material self-identity?
How can the philosophy of dress relate to material self-identity?
What is a common misconception about the impact of digital self on identity?
What is a common misconception about the impact of digital self on identity?
What effect does a family member's success or failure have on an individual?
What effect does a family member's success or failure have on an individual?
How is home characterized in relation to selfhood?
How is home characterized in relation to selfhood?
According to Russel Belk's perspective on possessions, what do we primarily associate with our identity?
According to Russel Belk's perspective on possessions, what do we primarily associate with our identity?
What emotional response may occur when a possession closely identified with someone who has passed away is encountered?
What emotional response may occur when a possession closely identified with someone who has passed away is encountered?
How has the importance of material possessions changed as individuals grow older?
How has the importance of material possessions changed as individuals grow older?
What motivates people to associate high value with material possessions over time?
What motivates people to associate high value with material possessions over time?
What role does the home play in the understanding of self and identity?
What role does the home play in the understanding of self and identity?
When feeling an instinct to assist when family is in a disadvantaged situation, what underlying motivation is typically involved?
When feeling an instinct to assist when family is in a disadvantaged situation, what underlying motivation is typically involved?
Flashcards
Material Self
Material Self
The aspect of the self connected to possessions and what one has.
Self-Identity and Possessions
Self-Identity and Possessions
A connection between who you are and what you own.
Consumer Culture
Consumer Culture
Culture where buying and having products are important.
Debit Card Challenge
Debit Card Challenge
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Personal Wants
Personal Wants
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Connection between Wants & Self
Connection between Wants & Self
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Material Self Assessment
Material Self Assessment
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Possessions & Happiness
Possessions & Happiness
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Body (Material Self)
Body (Material Self)
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Clothes (Material Self)
Clothes (Material Self)
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Immediate Family (Material Self)
Immediate Family (Material Self)
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William James
William James
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Self-feelings
Self-feelings
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Self-preservation
Self-preservation
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Self-seeking
Self-seeking
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Family as Self-Reflection
Family as Self-Reflection
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Home as Extended Self
Home as Extended Self
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Possessions as Part of Self
Possessions as Part of Self
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Material Possession & Self-Identity
Material Possession & Self-Identity
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Possessions & Personal History
Possessions & Personal History
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Want vs. Need
Want vs. Need
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Self-Reflection and Spending
Self-Reflection and Spending
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Study Notes
Module 2: Unpacking the Self - Lesson 3: Material/Economic Self
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Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the connection between self and possessions.
- Identify the role of consumer culture in shaping self-identity.
- Evaluate one's self based on material possessions.
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Introduction:
- Modern life involves constant exposure to sales and consumerism.
- Product advertisements encourage the desire for possessions.
- People often associate possessions with self-identity.
- Belk (1988) argues that possessions are a crucial part of the self.
- There's a direct link between self-identity and material possessions.
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Activity: Debit Card Challenge
- Imagine receiving a large sum of money.
- Create a list of possessions you want to acquire.
- Analyze the activity by answering the following questions:
- How does this activity make you feel?
- Which item on your list resonates most with you? Why?
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Abstraction: Material Self
- William James (1890) described the self in terms of constituents, feelings, and actions.
- The material self encompasses the body, clothes, family, and home.
- Material possessions significantly impact self-identity.
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Material Self Components:
- Body: Personal investment in physical well-being. A focus on health and appearance. Some individuals insure certain body parts.
- Clothes: Clothes are linked to self-expression, attitudes, and behavior.
- Immediate Family: Strong connection to personal identity. Successes and failures of family members affect the individual.
- Home: Home is an extension of the self; personal experiences and memories are associated with the home.
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We Are What We Have:
- Belk (1988) argues possessions are integral to self-identity
- Possessions have higher value when associated with significant life events or people.
- Even after death, a meaningful object or item reflects identity.
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Application: Debit Card Challenge List
- Review your debit card challenge list.
- Categorize possessions by body, clothing, family, or home.
- Reflect on the most significant categories and their connection to your self-identity.
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Explore the intricate relationship between self-identity and material possessions in this engaging lesson. Understand how consumer culture influences our perceptions of ourselves and evaluate the impact of possessions on our self-concept. Participate in the Debit Card Challenge to reflect on your desires and feelings toward material items.
