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What is the main focus of the lesson?
What is the main focus of the lesson?
According to William James, what does the material self include?
According to William James, what does the material self include?
What does the composition of the material self mainly include?
What does the composition of the material self mainly include?
How does the individual usually feel when their possessions prosper?
How does the individual usually feel when their possessions prosper?
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What is the significance of attachment to certain body parts?
What is the significance of attachment to certain body parts?
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What does William James mean by 'We are what we have'?
What does William James mean by 'We are what we have'?
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Which of the following can be considered a form of self expression?
Which of the following can be considered a form of self expression?
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What is the symbolic significance of clothes according to the text?
What is the symbolic significance of clothes according to the text?
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What can material possessions be used as, according to the text?
What can material possessions be used as, according to the text?
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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?
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What is the negative effect of strong desire for material possessions called?
What is the negative effect of strong desire for material possessions called?
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What is the importance people give to material possessions known as?
What is the importance people give to material possessions known as?
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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?
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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?
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What is a person with a high level of materialism called?
What is a person with a high level of materialism called?
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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?
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The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
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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 ______
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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 ______
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Know the history and purpose of the ______
Know the history and purpose of the ______
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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
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The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
The DIGITAL SELF is the persona you use when you’re ______
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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.
