William James and the Physical Self
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According to William James, what is the role of the body in the origin and maintenance of personality?

  • The body has no role in the origin and maintenance of personality.
  • The body is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality. (correct)
  • The body is only important for physical strength, not personality.
  • The body's role in personality is insignificant.

    • In Erik Erickson's view, how does the development of physical and intellectual skills impact an individual's sense of competence?

  • The development of physical and intellectual skills helps determine whether the individual will achieve a sense of competence and ability to handle multiple and demanding roles in a complex society. (correct)
  • The development of physical skills is irrelevant to an individual's sense of competence.
  • Intellectual skills have no impact on an individual's sense of competence.
  • Physical skills are more important than intellectual skills in developing a sense of competence.

    • According to Indian tradition, what discipline is devoted to the physical self?

  • Hath-yo (correct)
  • Emotional self-discipline
  • Spiritual self-discipline
  • Mental self-discipline

    • How does William James illustrate the role of the body in relation to pain in his explanation?

    <p>Boxers in the ring or soldiers in the battlefield do not feel the pain from the bruises and wounds they experience until the fighting stops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Erik Erickson's view, what role does the bodily organ play in the early developmental stages of a person’s life?

    <p>The bodily organ is especially important in the early developmental stages of a person’s life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William James, what is the role of the body in the origin and maintenance of personality?

    <p>The body is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Erik Erickson's view, what role does the bodily organ play in the early developmental stages of a person’s life?

    <p>The bodily organ is especially important in the early developmental stages, contributing to the sense of competence and capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Indian tradition devote an entire discipline to in relation to the physical self?

    <p>An entire discipline devoted to physical self, known as Hath-yo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William James, what is a simple illustration of the body's role in sensation?

    <p>Boxers in the ring or soldiers in the battlefield not feeling pain until the fighting stops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Erik Erickson's view, what determines an individual's achievement of competence and ability to handle multiple and demanding roles in a complex society?

    <p>The development of both physical and intellectual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

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