COR 014- REVIEW NOTES PDF

COR 014- REVIEW NOTES 1. Module 1: The Exploration of Self Self-Exploration & Personal Growth Self-Exploration: The process of understanding oneself through introspection and reflection. ○ Helps individuals gain self-awareness, discover passions, and define values....

COR 014- REVIEW NOTES 1. Module 1: The Exploration of Self Self-Exploration & Personal Growth Self-Exploration: The process of understanding oneself through introspection and reflection. ○ Helps individuals gain self-awareness, discover passions, and define values. ○ Example: Maria takes time to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses by journaling. She realizes her passion for writing and decides to pursue journalism. Self-Knowledge and Self-Understanding Self-Knowledge – Understanding one's own motives, character, behaviors, beliefs, and abilities. Self-Understanding – Recognizing how one's emotions and thoughts affect communication and decision-making. ○ Example: Louisa loves the outdoors but gets moody when stuck inside. Knowing this, she schedules outdoor breaks to stay balanced. 3. Module 2: Different Personality Traits Personality Traits (Big Five - OCEAN Model) Openness – Willingness to learn and experience new things. Conscientiousness – Being organized and responsible. Extraversion – Getting energy from interacting with others. Agreeableness – Being friendly, cooperative, and compassionate. Neuroticism (Emotional Stability) – How well a person handles stress and negative emotions. ○ Example: Openness: Jake enjoys traveling and trying different cuisines, making him adaptable in new environments. Conscientiousness: Anna uses a planner to manage her schedule and never misses deadlines. Extraversion: Mark loves social gatherings and feels energized after chatting with friends. Agreeableness: Carla is always kind and willing to help classmates with their assignments. Neuroticism: Paul practices deep breathing to stay calm before an exam. 4. Module 3: Aspects of Human Development Human Development Human Development: A continuous process throughout life, involving physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Aspects of Human Development ○ Self – The core of identity, including self-awareness, self-concept, and purpose. Anna reflects on her passions and goals to understand herself better. ○ Spiritual – One’s connection to faith, meaning, and a higher purpose. Carlos meditates daily to find inner peace and clarity. ○ Mental – Cognitive abilities like thinking, learning, and decision-making. Jane solves puzzles to sharpen her critical thinking skills. ○ Emotional – The ability to recognize, express, and manage emotions. Miguel writes in his journal to process his feelings after a stressful day. ○ Social – Relationships, communication, and social interactions. Lisa joins a school club to make new friends and build connections. ○ Physical – Body health, identity, and overall well-being. Mark exercises regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ○ Behavioral – Habits, actions, and self-expression. Maria practices public speaking to improve her confidence. 5. Module 4: Developing as a Whole Person Developing as a Whole Person) Whole-Person Development: Achieving balance in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects. ○ Example: Emily manages her time by exercising daily (physical), maintaining friendships (social), reading books (intellectual), and practicing mindfulness (emotional). 6. Module 5&6: Developmental Stages of Adolescence Developmental Stages in Adolescence Early Adolescence (10-13 years old) – Rapid physical changes, self-consciousness, reliance on peer opinions. Middle Adolescence (14-17 years old) – Strong peer influence, identity exploration, emotional ups and downs. Late Adolescence (18-21 years old) – Greater independence, long-term planning, and emotional stability. ○ Examples: Early Adolescence: Julia starts feeling insecure about her body and prefers wearing oversized clothes. Middle Adolescence: Marco questions his future career path and starts considering music as a passion. Late Adolescence: Emily learns to manage her budget as she prepares for college life. STRATEGIES ON PERSONAL AND CAREER COMPETENCE o Developing Multiple Plans: Flexibility in career planning requires having a sense of purpose, problem-solving skills, and creating several plans. o Self-Advocacy and Marketing: To better market oneself, it’s essential to develop communication skills, self- confidence, organizational adaptability, and effective human relations. o Managing Changing Relationships: Adolescents face emotional and social changes that can create challenges as they navigate barriers in the education system and labor market. o Meeting Basic Needs: Basic needs include having a sense of meaning in life, physical and emotional security, and stable relationships and living conditions. o Coping with Stress: Stress management involves organizational adaptability, human relations, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence. Techniques include relaxation, managing self-talk, focusing, and using support systems. o Bridging Programs: Many young people lack hands-on experience when entering the workforce. o Information and Information Access: In the information age, the challenge is to turn information into personally relevant knowledge. 7. Module 9 & 10: Coping with Stress & Effects of Stress and Ways of Dealing With It Stress- Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. Common symptoms of stress (based on Center of Disease Control and Prevention) Disbelief Feelings of fear, shock, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests Difficulty sleeping or nightmares, concentrating, and making decisions Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes Worsening of chronic health problems Worsening of mental health conditions Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances How to manage stress? Getting regular physical activity Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga etc. Keeping a sense of humor Spending time with family and friends Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music Physical Symptoms of Stress Fight-or-Flight Response – The body's natural reaction to stress. o Fight-or-Flight: Ben’s heart races when his teacher announces a surprise quiz. Chronic Stress Effects – Long-term stress can lead to anxiety and burnout. o Chronic Stress: Lisa experiences frequent headaches and exhaustion due to overload of schoolwork.  Coping Strategies – Problem-focused coping vs. emotion-focused coping. o Problem-Focused Coping – Tackling stress by solving the issue directly. o Emotion-Focused Coping – Managing feelings rather than solving the problem 8. Module 11: Powers of the Mind Brain Hemispheres: o Right: Controls left body, artistic, creative. o Left: Controls right body, academic, logical. Left/Right Brain Theory: o Hemispheric specialization in thinking styles. o "Dominance" or preference for one side. o Left-brained: Logical, analytical, objective. o Right-brained: Intuitive, thoughtful, subjective. Right Brain Functions: o Creative & expressive tasks, Face recognition, Music, Emotion reading, Color perception, Imagination, Intuition, and Creativity. Left Brain Functions: o Logic, language, analytical thinking, Language, Logic, Critical thinking, Numbers, Reasoning. Balance used of both brain hemispheres helps in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and communicative skills. 9. Module 12: Mental Health and well-being in Middle and Late Adolescence o Middle Adolescence (14-17): o Puberty continues, Sexual exploration/identity, Independence struggles, Peer pressure, Abstract thought develops, Impulse control developing o Late Adolescence (18-21): o Physical maturity, Improved impulse control/risk assessment, Self-identity/values, Future focus, Stable relationships, Adult relationship with parents o Mental Health (Both Stages): o Emotional/social development, Risk factors: adversity, peer pressure, identity, media, family o Vulnerable groups o Anxiety disorders o Depression o Behavioral disorders (ADHD, conduct disorder) o Eating disorders o Psychosis o Suicide o Risk-taking (substance use, violence) o Promotion/prevention o Early detection/treatment 10. Module 13: Emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) is composed of five key aspects: o Self-awareness: Understanding your own emotions, behaviors, motives, triggers, strengths, and weaknesses. o Self-regulation: Managing emotional reactions appropriately, controlling impulses, thinking before acting, and adapting to change. o Motivation: Driven by personal growth and a desire for self-improvement, not external rewards. o Empathy: Understanding and considering others' perspectives and feelings, being compassionate and slow to judge. o Social skills: Effective teamwork, awareness of others' needs, active listening, good communication, and leadership skills.