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What is the main focus of the lesson?
What is the main focus of the lesson?
- Understanding material possessions
- Developing the qualities of a wise buyer
- Understanding the concept of material self (correct)
- Exploring the influence of media on personal possessions
According to William James, what does the material self include?
According to William James, what does the material self include?
- Only physical possessions like clothes and house
- Body, psychic powers, clothes, house, and other personal possessions (correct)
- Only body and psychic powers
- Only body, wife, children, and reputation
What does the composition of the material self mainly include?
What does the composition of the material self mainly include?
- Insuring certain body parts for financial security
- Intentional investments in body and other personal possessions (correct)
- Preferred attachments to certain body parts
- Only physical body
How does the individual usually feel when their possessions prosper?
How does the individual usually feel when their possessions prosper?
What is the significance of attachment to certain body parts?
What is the significance of attachment to certain body parts?
What does William James mean by 'We are what we have'?
What does William James mean by 'We are what we have'?
Which of the following can be considered a form of self expression?
Which of the following can be considered a form of self expression?
What is the symbolic significance of clothes according to the text?
What is the symbolic significance of clothes according to the text?
What can material possessions be used as, according to the text?
What can material possessions be used as, according to the text?
How do immediate family members affect the self, as mentioned in the text?
How do immediate family members affect the self, as mentioned in the text?
What is the negative effect of strong desire for material possessions called?
What is the negative effect of strong desire for material possessions called?
What is the importance people give to material possessions known as?
What is the importance people give to material possessions known as?
How do pets contribute to a person’s identity according to the text?
How do pets contribute to a person’s identity according to the text?
What can be disruptive to the mental health of some people, as mentioned in the text?
What can be disruptive to the mental health of some people, as mentioned in the text?
What is a person with a high level of materialism called?
What is a person with a high level of materialism called?
What does the text suggest is an extension of self because we can directly connect with it?
What does the text suggest is an extension of self because we can directly connect with it?
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
The impact of social media on youth’s emotional experience and how social media shape youth’s emotional experiences are discussed under ______
The impact of social media on youth’s emotional experience and how social media shape youth’s emotional experiences are discussed under ______
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 ______
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 ______
Know the history and purpose of the ______
Know the history and purpose of the ______
The use of mobile apps by category and online communications forming impression management are mentioned under ______ AROUND THE WORLD in 2020
The use of mobile apps by category and online communications forming impression management are mentioned under ______ AROUND THE WORLD in 2020
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
Flashcards
Material Self
Material Self
The part of the self that includes our body, possessions, and other things we identify with.
William James
William James
A philosopher who studied the self, including the material self.
Material Self Components
Material Self Components
Body, psychic powers, clothes, house, and personal possessions.
Possessions and Success
Possessions and Success
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Attachment to Body Parts
Attachment to Body Parts
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'We are what we have'
'We are what we have'
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Self-Expression
Self-Expression
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Clothes' Significance
Clothes' Significance
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Material Possessions
Material Possessions
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Family Influence
Family Influence
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Compulsive Buying Disorder
Compulsive Buying Disorder
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Materialism
Materialism
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Pets and Social Status
Pets and Social Status
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Loss of Possessions
Loss of Possessions
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Materialistic Person
Materialistic Person
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Home as Extension of Self
Home as Extension of Self
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Digital Self
Digital Self
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Social Media and Youth Emotions
Social Media and Youth Emotions
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Responsible Digital Citizen
Responsible Digital Citizen
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Internet History and Purpose
Internet History and Purpose
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Digital Self in 2020
Digital Self in 2020
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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.
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Description
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.
