Self-Discovery and Development Quiz

Study Notes

Philosophical - encompasses an individual's life, purpose, and meaning
Psychological - described in terms of personality, encompassing behavior and thoughts.
Personality - embodies physical, psychological, cognitive, affective, and spiritual aspects.
Gordon Allport - defines personality as a pattern of habits.

Self-Assessment - understand your preferences, likes, dislikes, and what brings joy or sadness.
Self-Reflection - utilize journaling to analyze thoughts and feelings.
Self-Awareness - recognize and learn from past mistakes.
Affirmation - practice self-love and acceptance.

Wholeness - a state of integrated well-being, a lifelong pursuit and transcendental goal.
Big Five Theory - a model describing personality traits:
- Openness - curious, original, intellectual, creative, open to new ideas.
- Conscientiousness - responsible, careful, diligent.
- Extraversion - outgoing, talkative.
- Agreeableness - kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, honest, considerate.
- Neuroticism - associated with negative emotions.

Emotion - derived from the Latin word "movare" meaning "to move".
Six Basic Emotions - happiness, fear, anger, sadness, surprise, disgust.
Institute of Neuroscience and Psychological University - identified happiness, fear, sadness, and surprise as basic emotions.

Take care of your body - prioritize physical health.
Keep your mind active - engage in mental exercises and learning.
Use emotions constructively - channel emotions to do good and build relationships.
Believe in a higher power - explore spirituality and faith.

Adolescence - transition from childhood to adulthood, preparation for adulthood.

Early Adolescence (12-14) - marked by puberty, rapid growth, emergence of secondary sexual characteristics, concrete thinking, and a stronger sense of self than social awareness. Challenges authority and family, experiences loneliness and mood swings.
Middle Adolescence (15-16) - characterized by advanced secondary sexual characteristics, reaching 95% of adult height, developing abstract thought, and increased self-absorption. Experiences conflict with family due to ambivalent feelings about independence.
Late Adolescence (17-19) - marked by physical maturity, reproductive leveling off, established abstract thought, future orientation, and the ability to pursue long-term goals. Demonstrates philosophical and idealistic thinking, embarks on emancipation through vocational or educational pursuits. Develops adult lifestyle, comfortable with body image, and makes decisions based on personal preferences. Prioritizes relationships with individuals over groups, and pursues realistic vocational goals with training or employment. Develops an adult relationship with family.