16 Questions
What is the primary focus of Unit 3: Unpacking the Self II?
Examining the digital self
Which of the following is NOT one of the intended learning outcomes of Unit 3?
Analyze the impact of society on national identity
What is the purpose of the activities and assessment exercises included in this unit?
To measure understanding of the topics
What kind of attitude are students encouraged to develop in exploring concerns and issues about the self and identity?
Critical and reflective attitude
In what way does the text suggest understanding and gaining a wider perspective about aspects of ourselves?
By understanding and gaining a wider and better perspective
Which aspect of the self is NOT mentioned as part of this unit's discussion?
Emotional self
According to Emile Durkheim, what is the definition of religion?
A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things
What does Rebecca Stein's definition of religion include?
Performance of ritual activities with sacred objects
What does Sigmund Freud argue about religion?
It is an illusion deriving strength from instinctual desires
How does the Bible define religion?
As the belief in only one Supreme Being, God
What are the basic characteristics included in Rebecca Stein's definition of religion?
Belief in anthropomorphic supernatural being, such as spirits and gods
Based on Emile Durkheim's definition, what unites individuals into one single moral community?
Beliefs and practices relative to sacred things
What does religion need to be based upon according to the Bible?
Christ, not men’s philosophies, traditions, or worldly thoughts and ideas
What is focused on in Rebecca Stein's definition of religion?
The sacred supernatural, where sacred refers to a feeling of reverence and awe
What does Emile Durkheim define as sacred things?
Beliefs and practices relative to sacred things
What is considered an illusion according to Sigmund Freud?
The belief in anthropomorphic supernatural being, such as spirits and gods
Study Notes
Unit 3: Unpacking the Self II
- The primary focus of Unit 3 is on exploring concerns and issues about the self and identity.
- The unit is not intended to make students develop a fixed or absolute understanding of the self.
Purpose of Activities and Assessment
- The activities and assessment exercises in this unit are designed to help students develop a critical and reflective attitude in exploring concerns and issues about the self and identity.
Understanding the Self
- The text suggests that understanding and gaining a wider perspective about aspects of ourselves involves recognizing the complexities and multiple dimensions of the self.
Aspects of the Self
- The aspects of the self discussed in this unit include identity, but not morality.
Definitions of Religion
- According to Emile Durkheim, religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices that unite individuals into one single moral community.
- Rebecca Stein's definition of religion includes the concept of a shared human experience and a sense of connection to something greater than oneself.
- Sigmund Freud argues that religion is an illusion that arises from the human need to seek comfort and protection from the unknown.
- The Bible defines religion as a relationship with God, based on faith, obedience, and love.
Characteristics of Religion
- Rebecca Stein's definition of religion includes the basic characteristics of a shared human experience, a sense of connection to something greater than oneself, and a search for meaning and purpose.
Emile Durkheim's Definition of Religion
- According to Emile Durkheim, what unites individuals into one single moral community is a shared system of beliefs and practices.
- Durkheim defines sacred things as those that are considered extraordinary, special, and set apart from the ordinary.
Sigmund Freud's View of Religion
- According to Sigmund Freud, religion is considered an illusion that arises from the human need to seek comfort and protection from the unknown.
Test your knowledge on religious practices, demonstrating values online, material self-description, and national identity reflection in relation to the self. This quiz is based on Unit 3: Unpacking the Self II.
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