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What did William James define as the self that consists of the body, clothes, immediate family, home, and possessions?
What did William James define as the self that consists of the body, clothes, immediate family, home, and possessions?
- Material self (correct)
- Social self
- Emotional self
- Spiritual self
According to James, what are objects of instinctive preferences within the material self?
According to James, what are objects of instinctive preferences within the material self?
- Material possessions (correct)
- Emotional experiences
- Social interactions
- Spiritual beliefs
Why do many individuals have the impulse to alter their bodies with tattoos or piercings?
Why do many individuals have the impulse to alter their bodies with tattoos or piercings?
- To maintain a materialistic outlook
- To enhance external perception and self-image (correct)
- To conform to societal norms
- To display spiritual beliefs
In James' view, why are family members considered extensions of one's identity within the material self?
In James' view, why are family members considered extensions of one's identity within the material self?
How does William James suggest possessions contribute to one's sense of identity within the material self?
How does William James suggest possessions contribute to one's sense of identity within the material self?
What was the initial accessibility of credit cards?
What was the initial accessibility of credit cards?
What is a potential effect of credit card transactions?
What is a potential effect of credit card transactions?
What is a key difference between needs and wants?
What is a key difference between needs and wants?
What is the Spiritual Self as described by William James?
What is the Spiritual Self as described by William James?
What is a key difference between religion and spirituality?
What is a key difference between religion and spirituality?
