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Understanding oneself has so many facets. What are the specific facets discussed in this module?
Understanding oneself has so many facets. What are the specific facets discussed in this module?
- Emotional Self, Social Self, and Spiritual Self
- Physical Self, Material Self, and Digital Self (correct)
- Material Self, Emotional Self, and Digital Self
- Intellectual Self, Physical Self, and Social Self
What does the term 'Physical Self' refer to according to the text?
What does the term 'Physical Self' refer to according to the text?
The body
What is the meaning of 'Material Self'?
What is the meaning of 'Material Self'?
The different things that one values in life
What does 'Digital Self' refer to?
What does 'Digital Self' refer to?
The Physical Self is generally considered the natural and material part of the entire person. True or False?
The Physical Self is generally considered the natural and material part of the entire person. True or False?
Which of the following are considered factors in the development of the Physical Self?
Which of the following are considered factors in the development of the Physical Self?
The union of the female sex cells and male sex cells is called ______.
The union of the female sex cells and male sex cells is called ______.
Where does body image development begin?
Where does body image development begin?
A person with a negative body image may feel self-conscious or ashamed, and may feel that others are more attractive. True or False?
A person with a negative body image may feel self-conscious or ashamed, and may feel that others are more attractive. True or False?
What is the definition of self-esteem?
What is the definition of self-esteem?
Which of the following are important factors in adolescents' coping with developmental challenges?
Which of the following are important factors in adolescents' coping with developmental challenges?
What is the meaning of 'body positivity'?
What is the meaning of 'body positivity'?
The concept of 'body image' is not used in disciplines such as psychology, medicine, and psychiatry? True or False?
The concept of 'body image' is not used in disciplines such as psychology, medicine, and psychiatry? True or False?
Adolescence is the period that lies psychologically and culturally between childhood and adulthood. True or False?
Adolescence is the period that lies psychologically and culturally between childhood and adulthood. True or False?
What is the primary focus of the 'Material Self' according to the text?
What is the primary focus of the 'Material Self' according to the text?
What is the meaning of 'the Empirical Self'?
What is the meaning of 'the Empirical Self'?
Which of the following are considered components of the 'Material Self'?
Which of the following are considered components of the 'Material Self'?
The Material Self is a constant and unchanging entity. True or False?
The Material Self is a constant and unchanging entity. True or False?
One of the most important practical interests of life is to ______.
One of the most important practical interests of life is to ______.
What is 'materialism' as defined by the text?
What is 'materialism' as defined by the text?
Materialism is often associated with reductionism, which suggests that objects or phenomena can be explained in terms of simpler entities at a lower level. True or False?
Materialism is often associated with reductionism, which suggests that objects or phenomena can be explained in terms of simpler entities at a lower level. True or False?
What does 'non-reductive materialism' emphasize?
What does 'non-reductive materialism' emphasize?
What is the 'Foot-in-the-door Phenomenon'?
What is the 'Foot-in-the-door Phenomenon'?
The 'Door-in-the-face Phenomenon' involves making a large, likely to be rejected request followed by a smaller, more reasonable request. True or False?
The 'Door-in-the-face Phenomenon' involves making a large, likely to be rejected request followed by a smaller, more reasonable request. True or False?
What does 'Digital Self' generally refer to?
What does 'Digital Self' generally refer to?
The Digital Self always perfectly reflects our real-world identity. True or False?
The Digital Self always perfectly reflects our real-world identity. True or False?
What is the meaning of 'partial identities' in the context of online personas?
What is the meaning of 'partial identities' in the context of online personas?
The concept of 'oversharing' refers to the practice of carefully managing our online identity and reputation. True or False?
The concept of 'oversharing' refers to the practice of carefully managing our online identity and reputation. True or False?
What is 'impression management'?
What is 'impression management'?
Impression management is important because it helps people understand us more holistically. True or False?
Impression management is important because it helps people understand us more holistically. True or False?
Social media platforms have no impact on how people perceive each other's identities. True or False?
Social media platforms have no impact on how people perceive each other's identities. True or False?
Employers never use online platforms to verify and validate an individual's identity. True or false?
Employers never use online platforms to verify and validate an individual's identity. True or false?
What does 'Selective Self-presentation' refer to?
What does 'Selective Self-presentation' refer to?
Which of the following are considered examples of 'Selective Self-presentation'?
Which of the following are considered examples of 'Selective Self-presentation'?
Information shared online is considered 'public' even if it is posted on a 'private' account. True or False?
Information shared online is considered 'public' even if it is posted on a 'private' account. True or False?
Our 'Personal Identity' refers to our uniqueness, how we are different from others, while our 'Social Identity' refers to the aspects of ourselves that are associated with our group memberships.
Our 'Personal Identity' refers to our uniqueness, how we are different from others, while our 'Social Identity' refers to the aspects of ourselves that are associated with our group memberships.
The concept of sharing ourselves is only a recent phenomenon, becoming more prevalent in the digital age. True or False?
The concept of sharing ourselves is only a recent phenomenon, becoming more prevalent in the digital age. True or False?
What is the meaning of 'Public Self' in the online context?
What is the meaning of 'Public Self' in the online context?
What does 'Private Self' refer to?
What does 'Private Self' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'Fear of Missing Out'?
What is the meaning of 'Fear of Missing Out'?
The term 'sexual self' refers to which of the following, according to the text?
The term 'sexual self' refers to which of the following, according to the text?
Sexual behavior in humans is primarily driven by biological factors. True or False?
Sexual behavior in humans is primarily driven by biological factors. True or False?
Who conducted research on human sexual behavior and responses from 1938 to 1963, challenging societal norms at the time?
Who conducted research on human sexual behavior and responses from 1938 to 1963, challenging societal norms at the time?
The Kinsey Institute's research findings suggest that men and women are more alike in their sexual instincts than previously thought. True or False?
The Kinsey Institute's research findings suggest that men and women are more alike in their sexual instincts than previously thought. True or False?
What are the two major factors that influence human sexual behavior?
What are the two major factors that influence human sexual behavior?
Which of the following are types of sexual behavior discussed in the text?
Which of the following are types of sexual behavior discussed in the text?
What is 'Solitary Behavior' in the context of sexual behavior?
What is 'Solitary Behavior' in the context of sexual behavior?
Self-gratification is more common among unmarried individuals. True or false?
Self-gratification is more common among unmarried individuals. True or false?
What is 'Socio-sexual Behavior'?
What is 'Socio-sexual Behavior'?
Heterosexual behavior is the most common type of socio-sexual behavior. True or False?
Heterosexual behavior is the most common type of socio-sexual behavior. True or False?
What is the meaning of 'Petting'?
What is the meaning of 'Petting'?
Petting is considered a universal human experience, playing a role in both partner selection and learning about sexual interaction. True or False?
Petting is considered a universal human experience, playing a role in both partner selection and learning about sexual interaction. True or False?
What is 'Coitus'?
What is 'Coitus'?
Societal views on coitus differ widely based on the individuals' marital status and social norms. True or False?
Societal views on coitus differ widely based on the individuals' marital status and social norms. True or False?
In most societies, marital coitus is considered an obligation. True or False?
In most societies, marital coitus is considered an obligation. True or False?
The double standard of morality, where males are often held to a different standard than females regarding extramarital coitus, is diminishing in modern society. True or False?
The double standard of morality, where males are often held to a different standard than females regarding extramarital coitus, is diminishing in modern society. True or False?
The interpretation of a behavior as sexual is heavily dependent on context and the perceived motivation behind it. True or False?
The interpretation of a behavior as sexual is heavily dependent on context and the perceived motivation behind it. True or False?
What is the primary function of the 'Reproductive System'?
What is the primary function of the 'Reproductive System'?
Both male and female reproductive systems are essential for human survival. True or False?
Both male and female reproductive systems are essential for human survival. True or False?
Which of the following are functions of the 'Reproductive System' ?
Which of the following are functions of the 'Reproductive System' ?
Primary sex organs, like the gonads, are responsible for producing gametes (sex cells) and hormones. True or False?
Primary sex organs, like the gonads, are responsible for producing gametes (sex cells) and hormones. True or False?
What are the primary sex organs in males and females?
What are the primary sex organs in males and females?
The development of secondary sex characteristics and external genitals occurs before the development of the primary sex organs. True or False?
The development of secondary sex characteristics and external genitals occurs before the development of the primary sex organs. True or False?
What is the primary sex organ that produces testosterone?
What is the primary sex organ that produces testosterone?
The development of the male external genitalia is directly influenced by the presence of testosterone. True or False?
The development of the male external genitalia is directly influenced by the presence of testosterone. True or False?
What is the primary sex organ in females that produce estrogen and progesterone?
What is the primary sex organ in females that produce estrogen and progesterone?
The development of the female external genitalia is directly influenced by the absence of testosterone. True or False?
The development of the female external genitalia is directly influenced by the absence of testosterone. True or False?
Which of the following is a condition where the testes fail to descend into the scrotum one or both before birth?
Which of the following is a condition where the testes fail to descend into the scrotum one or both before birth?
The scrotum is a crucial part of the male reproductive system because it helps regulate the temperature needed for viable sperm production. True or False?
The scrotum is a crucial part of the male reproductive system because it helps regulate the temperature needed for viable sperm production. True or False?
Prostatitis is a condition that affects the prostate gland, a walnut-shaped organ located beneath the bladder in men. True or False?
Prostatitis is a condition that affects the prostate gland, a walnut-shaped organ located beneath the bladder in men. True or False?
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. True or False?
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. True or False?
Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female, often due to deficiencies in semen quality. True or False?
Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female, often due to deficiencies in semen quality. True or False?
What is 'Testosterone deficiency' or 'Hypogonadism'?
What is 'Testosterone deficiency' or 'Hypogonadism'?
What are the 'Gonads' in the female reproductive system?
What are the 'Gonads' in the female reproductive system?
The 'Menstrual Cycle' begins with the secretion of FSH, which stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. True or False?
The 'Menstrual Cycle' begins with the secretion of FSH, which stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. True or False?
The 'Luteal Phase' of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the presence of the 'Corpus Luteum', a structure that develops from the ruptured ovarian follicle and produces progesterone. True or False?
The 'Luteal Phase' of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the presence of the 'Corpus Luteum', a structure that develops from the ruptured ovarian follicle and produces progesterone. True or False?
The 'Uterus' is located posteriorly to the bladder and anterior to the rectum. True or False?
The 'Uterus' is located posteriorly to the bladder and anterior to the rectum. True or False?
What is the name for the external female genitalia?
What is the name for the external female genitalia?
Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterus, potentially causing pain, infertility, and heavy periods. True or False?
Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterus, potentially causing pain, infertility, and heavy periods. True or False?
What is 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' ?
What is 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome' ?
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that originates in a woman's reproductive organs. True or False?
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that originates in a woman's reproductive organs. True or False?
What are the different types of gynecologic cancers mentioned in the text?
What are the different types of gynecologic cancers mentioned in the text?
Puberty is a period of transition in which a child experiences physical and hormonal changes, ultimately leading to the ability to reproduce. True or False?
Puberty is a period of transition in which a child experiences physical and hormonal changes, ultimately leading to the ability to reproduce. True or False?
Secondary sex characteristics emerge during puberty, marking the transition to adulthood. True or False?
Secondary sex characteristics emerge during puberty, marking the transition to adulthood. True or False?
In males, the increase in testosterone during puberty leads to a decrease in muscle size and mass. True or False?
In males, the increase in testosterone during puberty leads to a decrease in muscle size and mass. True or False?
Testosterone is responsible for the development of both primary and secondary sex characteristics in males. True or False?
Testosterone is responsible for the development of both primary and secondary sex characteristics in males. True or False?
Which of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics in males?
Which of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics in males?
Adult males are typically shorter than adult females. True or False?
Adult males are typically shorter than adult females. True or False?
In females, estrogen is responsible for the development of breasts, widening of the pelvis, and the increase in body fat in the hips and thighs. True or False?
In females, estrogen is responsible for the development of breasts, widening of the pelvis, and the increase in body fat in the hips and thighs. True or False?
Which of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics in females?
Which of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics in females?
Flashcards
Physical Self
Physical Self
The tangible, observable aspect of a person; the body itself, including its physical characteristics.
Material Self
Material Self
The possessions and objects a person values and considers part of their identity.
Digital Self
Digital Self
The persona a person projects online; how they present themselves on the internet, social media, or other digital platforms.
Inherited Physical Characteristics
Inherited Physical Characteristics
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Consumer Culture
Consumer Culture
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Online Identity
Online Identity
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Selective Self-Presentation
Selective Self-Presentation
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Impression Management
Impression Management
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Real Identity vs. Online Identity
Real Identity vs. Online Identity
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Private Self vs. Public Self
Private Self vs. Public Self
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Study Notes
Course Module in Understanding the Self
- Course Facilitator: Florly M.
- Module 2
- Topic: Physical, Material, and Digital Self
Lesson 1: Physical Self
- Understanding oneself involves many facets, not just physical appearance
- Physical self is the body, a complex and finely tuned machine
- Physical self is tangible and directly observable
- Physical attributes are unique to individuals
- Twin siblings may share similarities but have distinct biological composition
- Physical self is a crucial aspect of the person's identity
Lesson 1: Material Self
- Material self encompasses the things we value in life.
- Consumer culture emphasizes material possessions and desires
- Advertisements encourage consumption to improve how we look and feel
- These possessions (clothes, gadgets, etc.) reflect the person's values and preferences
- Possessions are a reflection of personal identity
Lesson 1: Digital Self
- Digital self is how a person presents themselves on the internet
- Online presence impacts how others perceive individuals
- Online identities are increasingly important as more people engage in online activities
- The digital self can mask true persona or be a reflection of real-world self
- People use online platforms to express different facets of their personalities
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the characteristics that contribute to the development of the physical self
- Appreciate the physical characteristics inherited from parents
- Examine the impact of appearance on self-perception
- Examine the role of possessions
- Identity and consumer culture
- Understand self-presentation and impression management online
- Compare real and online identities
- Discuss the proper way of demonstrating values and attitudes online
- Compare private and public self
- Understand the influence of the internet on sexuality and gender
- Discuss setting boundaries in online interactions
Motivation Activity
- Introduce yourself by describing your physical, material, and digital self.
- Use the questions provided as a guide for the video presentation.
Teaching Points
- Physical Self
-"Man is a transitional being" (Sri Aurobindo)
- Physical self encompasses the body, a tangible aspect of a person
- Factors in physical self development
- Heredity and Nature (traits and characteristics from parents)
- Environment and Nurture (forces and experiences from conception onwards)
- Body Image: Perception of one's physical appearance in relation to societal standards
Body Image
- Perceptions of one's own body, including both physical appearance and self- perception
- Influenced by societal standards and cultural norms
- Can be positive (“body positivity”) or negative (“body negativity”)
- Body image is important for self-esteem and the way adolescents cope with developmental challenges
- Body image issues can lead to eating disorders, isolation, and mental health problems
- Positive body image involves accepting one's body and valuing one's worth
Activity: Video Presentation
- Introduce yourself using the provided questions as a guide to your video presentation
Rubrics
- Specific criteria for evaluating the presentation quality.
Material Self
- The Empirical Self is all that a person calls ‘me' and ‘mine’
- People are attached to material possessions; their worth or identity is linked
- Material objects can be part of the self
- The material self encompasses the possessions, houses, reputations and land of a person
Digital Self
- An online identity
- The characteristics presented online are different from the real-world self
- Social media can be used for identity presentation and self-reflection
Personal Identity
- How people view themselves as individuals in interpersonal relationships
- Understanding personal identity is fundamental and unique to each person
Social Identity
- How people identify themselves through group affiliations
Sex
- Biological state; male or female
Gender
- Societal norms and expectations about how men and women should behave, dress,
groom, etc.
Sexuality
- A person's attraction to members of the same, opposite, or both genders
- Sexual orientation is an important part of a person's identity
Gender Expression
- How a person communicates their gender identity
Gender roles
- Societal expectations of gender roles frequently clash with individual experience
- Extreme gender stereotypes can cause harm
Paraphilic Disorders
- Paraphilic disorder involves recurrence of sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving non-human objects, children, or suffering.
- Diagnosing this type of disorder needs careful consideration.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- STDs are caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses and may involve various symptoms. (e.g., sores, unusual discharge, itching, etc.)
- Proper health care and treatment or preventative measures are recommended
Contraception Methods
- Methods for preventing unwanted pregnancies
- Types of contraception (natural contraceptives, hormonal contraceptives, and surgical methods)
- Importance of practicing safe sex to reduce risk of transmitting STDs
Political Self
- How the self interacts with societal norms and cultures
Learning Activities
- Various activities for deep learning and understanding of the topic
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