22 Questions
What is the main focus of the lesson?
Understanding the concept of material self
According to William James, what does the material self include?
Body, psychic powers, clothes, house, and other personal possessions
What does the composition of the material self mainly include?
Intentional investments in body and other personal possessions
How does the individual usually feel when their possessions prosper?
Triumphant
What is the significance of attachment to certain body parts?
It shows the value of specific body parts to an individual
What does William James mean by 'We are what we have'?
Our possessions define our identity
Which of the following can be considered a form of self expression?
Pets
What is the symbolic significance of clothes according to the text?
They affect our attitude and behavior
What can material possessions be used as, according to the text?
Reflection of hard work and success
How do immediate family members affect the self, as mentioned in the text?
They have a great influence on self identity
What is the negative effect of strong desire for material possessions called?
Compulsive buying disorder (CBD)
What is the importance people give to material possessions known as?
Materialism
How do pets contribute to a person’s identity according to the text?
They symbolize a person’s social status
What can be disruptive to the mental health of some people, as mentioned in the text?
'Lack or loss of material possessions'
What is a person with a high level of materialism called?
'Materialistic person'
What does the text suggest is an extension of self because we can directly connect with it?
Home
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
online
The impact of social media on youth’s emotional experience and how social media shape youth’s emotional experiences are discussed under ______
DIGITAL SELF
The tips on how to be a responsible digital citizen include being responsible for everything you post and everything you post will be a reflection of ______
you
Know the history and purpose of the ______
internet
The use of mobile apps by category and online communications forming impression management are mentioned under ______ AROUND THE WORLD in 2020
DIGITAL
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
online
Study Notes
The Concept of Self
- William James' concept of the material self includes a person's physical body, clothes, and material possessions.
- The composition of the material self mainly includes a person's body, family, and possessions.
Material Possessions and Self
- When a person's possessions prosper, they usually feel more confident and proud.
- A person's attachment to certain body parts is significant because it reveals their self-identity.
- William James' phrase "We are what we have" means that a person's possessions are a part of their identity.
- Material possessions can be used as a form of self-expression.
Social and Digital Self
- Clothes have symbolic significance as a form of self-expression.
- Material possessions can be used to shape a person's identity and are often considered an extension of self.
- Immediate family members affect a person's self by influencing their identity.
- Pets can contribute to a person's identity by becoming an extension of self.
Negative Effects of Materialism
- The negative effect of a strong desire for material possessions is called materialism.
- The importance people give to material possessions is known as materialism.
- A person with a high level of materialism is called a materialist.
- Disruption of mental health can occur when people become overly attached to material possessions.
Digital Self
- The digital self is the persona a person uses when they're online.
- The digital self is an extension of self because we can directly connect with it.
- Tips on how to be a responsible digital citizen include being responsible for everything you post, as it will reflect your digital self.
Test your understanding of the material self and its basic components, the influence of media in material possessions, and the qualities of a wise buyer. Explore the concept of the material self as described by Bernadette P. Palay, MAH, LPT.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
