Western Concept of the Self

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What is the self according to the Western concept?

  • An innate characteristic
  • An individual's genetic makeup
  • A social construction (correct)
  • A physical entity

How is the self formed according to the text?

  • Through genetic inheritance
  • Through communication and interaction (correct)
  • By purely biological processes
  • In isolation from others

In what way is the self connected to bodily experience?

  • The self is ontogenetically connected to bodily experiences (correct)
  • It has no connection to bodily experiences
  • The self is disconnected from present awareness
  • The self is only connected to mental experiences

How does the self acquire substance according to the text?

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What kind of unit is the self according to the text?

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