Sexual Health and Material Self Quiz

Lesson 6 - The Physical Self

• The physical self is a person's concrete, tangible aspect, encompassing physical extremities and internal organs.
• A strong and clear mind hinges on a healthy body, as stated by Buddha.
• The physical self is the tangible dimension of a person, encompassing physical extremities and internal organs functioning coherently.
• Physical growth and development are influenced by heredity (biological inheritance) and environment (factors throughout one's life).
• "Man is a transitional being; this body is a bridge" - Sri Aurobindo.
• The physical self is a complex, finely tuned machine facilitating our interaction with the environment.
• William James viewed the body as fundamental to personality.
• Sigmund Freud emphasizes the physical body as the core of human experience.
• Erik Erikson highlights the body's role in early development and societal roles.
• Abraham Maslow and Carl Roger's humanistic psychology emphasizes higher-order needs after basic needs are met.
• Eastern traditions, particularly Indian, view the body differently, ranging from outright rejection to appreciation as a vehicle for spiritual growth.
• Buddhist concepts of the "Middle Path" influence attitudes towards the body, emphasizing neither self-indulgence nor asceticism.

Lesson 7 - The Sexual Self

• Puberty brings physical changes in both boys and girls, such as growth spurts, body shape changes, emotional fluctuations, body hair development, increased sweating, and oilier skin, culminating in sexual feelings.
• Specific physical changes in girls include: a curvier shape, wider hips, weight gain, breast development, menstruation onset, and vaginal discharge. Healthy habits, like diet and exercise, support physical health during this phase.
• Specific physical changes in boys include: broader shoulders, muscle growth, voice deepening, weight gain, and penis and testicle enlargement, including erections and nocturnal emissions.
• Sexual and reproductive systems in females include: the clitoris (primary pleasure organ), majora/minora labia, and vagina (elasticity and lubrication).
• Female reproductive organs include: the uterus (fetal development), cervix (reproductive/menstrual role), and ovaries (egg production/hormones).
• Male anatomy includes the penis (pleasure, semen delivery, and urination), testes (sperm/testosterone), urethra (dual function), epididymis/Vas Deferens (sperm maturation/transport), and seminal vesicles/prostate gland (semen composition).

Lesson 8 - Love and Relationships

• Love encompasses types like ludus (game-like), eros (romantic), mania (obsessive), philia (friendship), pragma (practical), storge (familial), and agape (selfless).
• Stages of love include lust (driven by hormones), attraction (dopamine/serotonin/adrenaline), and attachment (oxytocin/vasopressin).
• Emotional and biochemical aspects of love involve adrenaline (physical arousal), dopamine (pleasure/focus on partner), and serotonin (preoccupation with partner).
• Importance of connecting emotional needs in long-term relationships.

Lesson 9 - Teenage Pregnancy

• Teenage pregnancy impacts education, socio-economic stability, and well-being of young mothers.
• Causes include socio-economic factors and lack of sexual education.
• Consequences include health risks, emotional distress, and economic challenges, as well as increased school dropout rates and societal strains.
• High rates of teenage pregnancy in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

Lesson 10 - The Political Self

• Politics is a social institution where power is acquired and exercised by individuals and groups.
• Politics encompasses democracy, citizenship, human rights, and social issues like family and health.
• Political Self intertwines internal (personal identity) and external factors (societal roles).
• Anchors of the political self include participation in political activities for societal benefit and accountability through advocacy.
• Power inequalities exist within societal hierarchies.
• Active citizenship engages in decisions that affect individual and community lives.
• Democratic principles include freedom to make informed choices and express them.
• Community cohesion and societal influence are integral to the political self.
• Factors shaping political attitudes include family, gender, religion, media, race/ethnicity, and region.
• Engaging in politics includes advocacy for the interests of all sectors, promoting inclusivity, and reinforcing democracy/community involvement.

Lesson 11 - The Digital Self

• The digital self emerged with the internet/social media.
• Physical possessions are being dematerialized and reembodied as profiles, avatars.
• Digital interactions shape self-construction.
• Online representations provide avenues for experimentation with identities, meeting expectations, boosting self-esteem, trend conformity, and presentation of an "ideal self."
• Digital platforms host personal and collective memories.
• Digital self-extension includes attachments to avatars and virtual possessions, influencing offline actions, and exploration of multiple identities.
• Social media facilitates affirmation through likes, comments, and shared experiences, while reinforcing digital connections and building self-narratives.

Lesson 12 - Learning to be a Good Student

• Learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through personal experiences and interactions with the environment.
• Learning is a transformational process leading to adaptation, happening throughout life through continuous observation, imitation, and social interaction.
• Learning styles are categorized as visual, kinesthetic, auditory, intrapersonal, interpersonal, verbal, logical, and naturalist learners.
• These styles affect how a person learns effectively.

Lesson 13 - Goals and Self-Development

• A goal is an object or aim toward which action is directed.
• Setting goals involves defining a timeframe, directing attention, motivating effort and action, and providing satisfaction post-accomplishment.
• Benefits of setting goals include clarifying values, developing competence, managing one's life, expanding resources, knowing oneself, and developing self-esteem.
• Abraham Maslow quotes the importance of striving for potential and avoiding unhappiness in life.

Lesson 14 - Taking Charge of One's Health

• Wellness and self-care involves a conscious choice to engage in activities to achieve and maintain optimal health for all aspects of oneself.
• Components for overall wellness: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
• Self-care strategies include: prioritizing tasks, learning to say no, avoiding over-burdening yourself, relaxation techniques, stress diaries, talking to others, seeking help/consultation, and utilizing self-care strategies like healthy diet, exercise, sleep, mindful activity, support systems, helping others, stress management, seeking professional assistance, personal significance/meaning, unconditional acceptance/love, clear boundaries, sense of competence, belonging, self-expression, and appreciation for beauty.
• Holistic wellness approach means addressing interconnected dimensions of wellness (sleep, exercise, diet, relaxation/emotional expression, learning/knowledge, spirituality/nature, relationships/social interactions, work satisfaction).