Midterm Coverage Understanding The Self PDF
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This document covers the concepts of the physical, sexual, and material self, including how individuals perceive these aspects, and examples in real life. It also discusses different perspectives according to Sigmund Freud. This is a midterm coverage material for a psychology or understanding the self course.
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MIDTERM COVERAGE UNDERSTANDING THE SELF FIRST SEMESTER 2024-2025 **LESSON I: THE PHYSICAL SELF** **What is the physical self in understanding the self?** Physical self describes how an individual views his health condition, body, and physical appearance. Valid and reliable indicators show that...
MIDTERM COVERAGE UNDERSTANDING THE SELF FIRST SEMESTER 2024-2025 **LESSON I: THE PHYSICAL SELF** **What is the physical self in understanding the self?** Physical self describes how an individual views his health condition, body, and physical appearance. Valid and reliable indicators show that students pay attention to lifestyle, so students have a healthy body even though they also sometimes feel pain. The physical self refers to the body, which is the concrete dimension that can be directly observed. It is the initial source of sensation and necessary for personality development according to some theorists. **How do people perceive their physical self?** Perceptual Body Image\ \ Self-perceptions of one\'s physical appearance entail mental images of how one looks. These perceptions are by no means accurate representations. An individual may be of normal weight, but the self-perception may be that one is skinny or fat. **What is physical self in understanding the self brainly?** Physical self-concept is the individual\'s perception of themselves in areas of physical ability and appearance. Physical ability includes concepts such as physical strength and endurance, while appearance refers to attractiveness. **What is an example of a physical self in real life?** The way their hair looks, the clothes that they use, their complexion, skin, face, and many others. We distinguish our friends and family by the stored images in our brains. Our physical self provides a certain degree of uniqueness and belongingness to our society. **What is physical self according to Sigmund Freud?** Physical Self refers to the body, this marvelous container and complex, finely. tuned, machine with which we interface with our environment and fellow. beings. The Physical Self is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the. person that can be directly observed and examined. **What is physical self in unpacking the self?** Physical Self - is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the person that can be. directly observed and examined. According to William James, the physical self or the body is an initial source of sensation. and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality. **How does your physical self affects you as a person?** Body image and self-esteem directly influence one another. When you have healthy body image, you feel comfortable about your body and know how to care for it. When someone doesn\'t like their body, they may not feel good about themselves or take care of themselves. **What refers to how you view your physical self?** Physical self-concept is the individual\'s perception of themselves in areas of physical ability and appearance. Physical ability includes concepts such as physical strength and endurance, while appearance refers to attractiveness and body image. **How to take care of physical self?** Self-Care **Physical Self-Care Examples:** 1. Eat a healthy meal. 2. Engage in exercise. 3. Go for a walk. 4. Drink water. 5. Practice good sleep hygiene (click here for more information) 6. Have a cup of tea. 7. Sit in the sunlight. 8. Take a shower or bath. **LESSON 2:SEXUAL SELF** **Sexual self-concept (SSC)** is a person\'s perception of themself as a sexual being. SSC is a key construct in understanding people\'s sexuality. However, the extent to which sexuality researchers consistently define, measure, and evaluate SSC is unknown. **What is the sexual self-understanding of the self?** Sexual self-concept is the cognitive perspective on the sexual aspects of "self" and refers to the perception of a person as a sexual creature It is the predictor of sexual outcomes , and consists of intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects developed along with changes in sexual growth and experiences. **What is the sexual self in UTS?** ![UTS: Sexual Self by Raym Trabajo on Prezi](media/image2.jpeg) THE SEXUAL SELF\ \ It refers to how one thinks about themself as a sexual individual. It speaks of your sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression and values around your sexuality. **What are examples of sexual desire?** Physical manifestations of sexual desire in humans include licking, sucking, tongue protrusion, and puckering and touching the lips. Desire can be spontaneous or responsive, positive or negative, and can vary in intensity along a spectrum. **How to accept sexual self?** **Let\'s walk through each step:** 1. Recognize shame. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about sex. \... 2. Accept and feel comfortable with sexual desires. Also, as you explore and embrace your sexuality, it\'s important that you gauge your level of comfort every step of the way. \... 3. Consider the biological nature of sex. Is sexual self an important component of self? Sexual self-concept is an important aspect of our sexual health and general self-concept, sexual self-concept and that factors associated with it are understudied. **What is the meaning of sexual self love?** How Self Love Can Fuel a Better Sex Life According to Dr \... Self-love includes learning to pleasure your own body and can increase your orgasm potential. Self-pleasuring starts with touching your body and exploring your anatomy. Sexual self-pleasure includes exploring sensations and areas of the body that respond to sexual stimulation. **What are the different types of sexual self-concept?** Two main dimensions in male sexual self-concept emerged: the socio-emotional (romance, sensitivity, eroticism) and the relational (exploitative, seductive, experimental). Female sexual self-concept revolved around concerns with assertiveness (unwillingness to have sex before marriage, controlling when sex occurs, \... **What is sexual self confidence?** While it can mean different things to different people, at its core sexual confidence is feeling comfortable in your body, knowing you deserve pleasure and being able to articulate what you enjoy --- as well as listening to the needs of your sexual partner. **What is sexual self regulation?** Sexual self-regulation explains the dynamic variations in intentionality that in turn reflect the existing hierarchical relations between sexual motivation, inhibition processes, sexual arousal, and the sexual act as such **What is the meaning of sexual feelings?** Sexual feelings can be viewed as clear sexual arousal that are occurs in an individual as a result of their biological as well as sexual arousal. **What causes sexual feelings?** A person\'s libido can be affected by the gonadal steroid hormones, which include testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone. Levels of these hormones can vary depending on a person\'s age. For example, hormonal surges caused by puberty can trigger feelings of sexual desire for the first time. What are the 5 stages of sexual desire? During the five psychosexual stages, which are the oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages, the erogenous zone associated with each stage serves as a source of pleasure. Psychosexual energy, or the libido, was described as the driving force behind behavior.Mar 13, 2023 **How do I express my sexual self?** ![Sexuality Is \... \| IRespectMyself](media/image4.png) We express our sexuality in the way we speak, smile, stand, sit, dress, dance, laugh, and cry. Sexuality is at the heart of who we are, what we believe, what we feel, and how we respond to others. **How can I develop my sexual self?** **How to Become More Sexually Confident** 1. Address Your Body Image Issues, Whether Big or Small. \... 2. Treat Sexual Performance Issues Such as ED or PE. \... 3. Talk to a Therapist to Improve Your Mental Health. \... 4. Get to Know Your Body, Yourself, and Your Needs. \... 5. Explore Your Interests With Your Partner. **What is the purpose of sexual self?** Exploring our Sexual Self is important because it helps us understand our desires, preferences, and boundaries when it comes to sexual activity. It allows us to embrace and accept our sexuality, which is an integral part of who we are as human beings.Jun 23, 2023 **What is healthy sexual self?** **Sexual health includes a sense of self-esteem, personal attractiveness and competence, as well as freedom from sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases and sexual assault/coercion. Sexual health affirms sexuality as a positive force, enhancing other dimensions of one\'s life.** **LESSON 3:MATERIAL SELF/ECONOMIC SELF** **How do you define material self?** The material self refers to a conceptualization of the self-identity based on one\'s relationship with material possessions. It consists of four dimensions: material self-projection, materialistic evaluation of others, emotional self-assurance, and self-deservingness **What is materialism understanding the self?** Materialism, defined as the devotion to acquisition and possession, impacts the self by leading to an external and fragile self-concept \[1\]. Highly materialistic individuals prioritize possessions over experiences, hindering the development of a strong internalized sense of self **What is material and economic self in understanding the self?** Different aspects of material and economic self can be seen in the way we interact with the world around us. For example, the way we use money to buy goods and services shows our material self. The way we produce and exchange goods and services show our economic self **What is material culture in understanding the self?** Material culture includes all of the physical things that people create and attach meaning to. Nonmaterial culture includes creations and abstract ideas that are not embodied in physical objects. **Why is it called material self?** The term \'material self\' was coined by William James, who was a groundbreaking psychologist in the late 19th century. James proposed the \'material self\' as one of the three components of the Self. The \'material self\' refers to tangible elements that represent our identity like our body, family, home, and possessions. How do you define material self? The material self refers to a conceptualization of the self-identity based on one\'s relationship with material possessions. It consists of four dimensions: material self-projection, materialistic evaluation of others, emotional self-assurance, and self-deservingness **What is materialism understanding the self?** Materialism, defined as the devotion to acquisition and possession, impacts the self by leading to an external and fragile self-concept \[1\]. Highly materialistic individuals prioritize possessions over experiences, hindering the development of a strong internalized sense of self **What is material and economic self in understanding the self?** Different aspects of material and economic self can be seen in the way we interact with the world around us. For example, the way we use money to buy goods and services shows our material self. The way we produce and exchange goods and services show our economic self. **What is material culture in understanding the self?** Material culture includes all of the physical things that people create and attach meaning to. Nonmaterial culture includes creations and abstract ideas that are not embodied in physical objects. **Why is it called material self?** The term \'material self\' was coined by William James, who was a groundbreaking psychologist in the late 19th century. James proposed the \'material self\' as one of the three components of the Self. The \'material self\' refers to tangible elements that represent our identity like our body, family, home, and possessions. **What perspective of understanding is the material self?** The material self consists of things that a person have or entities/institutions that a person belongs to. Thus, things like the body, family, clothes, money, and such make up the material self. For James, the core of the material self was the body. **How does material self affect self esteem?** When people base their value system on materialistic things, they center their self-worth and self-esteem on rewards and the praise of others. It is called the endowment effect in behavioral economics and is the belief that when things become ours, they become more valuable to us than their value to other people. What best describes materialism? Materialism - Wikipedia Materialism is a form of philosophical monism which holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental states and consciousness, are results of material interactions of material things. What are the factors affecting material self? Factors Affecting The Material Self -Financial Constraints -Availability of Items and Services -Influence of Family and Friends -"wants" or "needs" Utility-- is concerned with how things serve a practical purpose. Significance -- is concerned with the meaning assigned to the object. How do you explain your material self? The concept of the \"material self\" refers to the external possessions that individuals use to define their self-worth, status, and identity. These possessions could be anything from clothing to cars to houses to jewelry, and everything in between. **LESSON 4: SPIRITUAL SELF** **our Spiritual Self** is you in your most beautiful and powerful form. It is the authentic self, the unconditioned part, the you without patterns. This is personal for each of us, so no need to get caught up on the language. **What does it mean to describe yourself as spiritual?** ![Spiritual Self-Identification \| A Study of Spirituality in \...](media/image6.jpeg) Focus group participants described spiritual people as having positive attitudes, such as being happy and joyful; having positive characteristics, such as being humble, calm, and centered; and relating to others in positive ways, such as being compassionate, generous, or caring. **How do you show your spiritual self?** 10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch With Your Spiritual Side **10 Easy Ways to Get in Touch With Your Spiritual Side** 1. Meditation. Starting off with my personal favorite here. \... 2. Feel your feelings. \... 3. Get out in nature. \... 4. Gratitude. \... 5. Serve others. \... 6. See the good in others. \... 7. Look after your body. \... 8. Connect with like-minded people. **What is a spiritual person?** Spirituality means knowing that our lives have significance in a context beyond a mundane everyday existence at the level of biological needs that drive selfishness and aggression. It means knowing that we are a significant part of a purposeful unfolding of Life in our universe. **What are examples of spiritual self?** Examples of spiritual self-care activities are meditation, praying, scripture reading and reflection, listening to inspirational music, various inspirational talks and testimonies in life, spending time in nature and attending virtual spiritual activities (including masses and devotional practices), talking with a **\... What is spiritual in your own words?** Spirituality is about seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than yourself, which can result in positive emotions, such as peace, awe, contentment, gratitude, and acceptance. **How do you introduce yourself spiritually?** **Here are some ways to express spirituality:** 1. Think about how you see yourself in relation to your friends, your family and your world. 2. Identify what\'s important to you. \... 3. Try to describe your \'authentic\' or \'true\' self. **How can I make myself spiritual?** **8 ways to improve your spiritual health** 1. Connect with your faith community. According to a Gallup study, 43% of Americans say they belong to a church or other religious body. \... 2. Volunteer or help others. \... 3. Practice yoga. \... 4. Meditate. \... 5. Keep a journal. \... 6. Spend time in nature. \... 7. Focus on your hobbies. \... 8. Speak with a chaplain or someone you trust. **What is your understanding of spiritual self?** The spiritual aspect of the self is the inner essence, the part of the self that connects the person to the sacred, the supernatural, and the universe. People develop spirituality through interaction , observation , and imitation. **How do I know if I am a spiritual person?** A major sign of a spiritual person is that they are always happy and kind to others. They don\'t like to degrade or criticise people. Instead, they always offer motivating and kind words, in hopes to make the world a better place. If you also believe in the same values, then yes, you\'re a spiritual person. **What is a spiritual being mean?** an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events. synonyms: supernatural being. examples: Supreme Being. the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions. **How do you show spirituality?** ![5 Ways to Put Spirituality into Practice - Gaiam](media/image8.jpeg) Spirituality includes your spiritual practices or spiritual disciplines, which may include prayer, meditation, chanting, breathing exercises and ceremonies or rituals. Spirituality and your spiritual life also include your daily interactions with other people. In Care of Mind, Care of Spirit, Gerald G. **What are the characteristics of a spiritual person?** These are: positive thinking, inner peace, egoless, unconditional love, optimism, harmony, humility, responsibility, compassion, justice, simplicity, and reciprocity. These qualities separated the worldly people from the divine. **What is spirit in your own words?** the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul. the incorporeal part of humans: present in spirit though absent in body. Synonyms: essence, consciousness, mind, life. the soul regarded as separating from the body at death. **How can I practice my spiritual self?** **Here are six ways that you can practice spiritual self-care:** 1. Connect With Nature. Being outdoors and immersed in nature can be a wonderful spiritual experience. \... 2. Try Meditation. \... 3. Read Something Inspirational. \... 4. Reflect Through Journaling. \... 5. Connect With Others. \... 6. Practice Gratitude. **Why is spirituality important?** Spirituality can provide a sense of purpose and meaning. It can connect people to a force greater than themselves, as well as to their fellow human beings. If you are seeking better mental health for yourself or a loved one, spirituality may provide a strong foundation on which to build it. **LESSON 4: POLITICAL SELF** What is political identity in understanding the self? Political identity is a form of social identity marking membership of certain groups that share a common struggle for a certain form of power. This can include identification with a political party, but also positions on specific political issues, nationalism, inter-ethnic relations or more abstract ideological themes. **What is political self government**? It is the ability of an individual, a state, or a country to govern itself. Self-governing states are free from oversight by higher governments, including external influences. In other words, the political authority of a state comes from its citizens. These states are democratic and republican. **What is identity politics in simple words?** Identity politics is politics based on a particular identity, such as ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, denomination, gender, sexual orientation, social background, caste, and social class. **What is the politics of identity summary?** Emphasising Indigenous debates and claims about Aboriginality, The politics of identity explores both the community and external tensions around appropriate measures of identity and the pressures and effects of identification. **LESSONS 5:DIGITAL SELF** **What is the digital self?** A digital self is generated through social media and online activities, using content (what we post, such as social media, blog posts and playlists) and the associated metadata (where, when and how we post, as well as the frequency).J **Does your digital self reflect your true identity?** Your online identity is not the same as your real-world identity because the characteristics you represent online differ from the characteristics you represent in the physical world. **What is the digital self in understanding the self-explanation?** About Digital Self in the Subject of understanding the Self \| PPT The digital self refers to an individual\'s online identity and presence formed through digital technologies and online activities. It encompasses social media profiles, communications, behaviors, and the data trail of online **What is digital self in understanding the self brainly?** The digital self is the persona you use when you\'re online. Some people maintain one or more online identifies that are distinct from their "real world" selves; others have a single online self that\'s more or less the same as the one they inhabit in the real world. **How do you describe your digital self?** Our digital self is the version of ourselves that exists online, through social media profiles, digital platforms, and any other online presence we have. It\'s the persona we create and project to the world through our online activities, and it can have a significant impact on our lives. **What is digital self identity?** ![What is digital identity? \| Your guide to digital identity \...](media/image10.jpeg) A digital identity, or digital ID, is a representation of a person\'s real self, online. Just like in the real world, there are many unique identifiers that can make up a digital identity. These include: Personal information, like name and date of birth. Email addresses. **What is the summarization of digital self?** Digital self: the contribution of human-machine interaction to individual self- description and self-perception. issues of digital identity. **What is the positive effect of digital self?** There are several known positive consequences for young people who engage regularly with social media. Benefits include the enhancement of social contact, independence, and communication (Ito et al. 2008) as well as a sense of emotional connection with others (Reich 2010). **Does your digital self reflect your true identity?** Your online identity is not the same as your real-world identity because the characteristics you represent online differ from the characteristics you represent in the physical world. **What are the cause of digital self?** Risk factors\ previous experience with online bullying and/or school bullying; drug use; previous experience with physical self-harm; and. mental health problems, such as depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts and/or eating disorders. **How do you handle digital self?** **8** **digital** **self-care** **practices** 1. Assess. your. screen. time. 2. Spring-clean. your. apps. 3. Turn. off. push. notifications. 4. Set. digital. boundaries. 5. Be. intentional. in. your. consumption. and. creation. 6. Reduce. blue. light. exposure. in. the. evenings. 7. Start. and. end. your. day. device-free. 8. Do. a. digital. detox. **What is the concept of digital self in understanding the self?** Answer Answer: The Concept of the Digital Self The digital self is the persona you use when you\'re online. Some people maintain one or more online identifies that are distinct from their \`\`real world\'\' selves; others have a single online self that\'s more or less the same as the one they inhabit in the real world. **What are the characteristics of digital self?** **the characteristics of digital self are:** - Inwardly oriented; people may use CMC to communicate about their inner. \... - Narrative or a story, that is, a self-presentation, that is expected by others to. \... - Retractable; in real life, our various selves all inhabit the same body, and. \... - Multiplied; one can have several, diverse selves **What is digital self expression?** - By introducing children to the possibilities of the digital world, we can provide them with the means to explore their creativity and express themselves in new and exciting ways. Digital expression refers to using digital tools and platforms to create, communicate, and share ideas, emotions, and perspectives. **What is the summary of digital identity?** Digital identity is the collection of data attributes and credentials representing an individual, organization, or device within online spaces. These attributes and credentials can include usernames, passwords, online search activities, transaction histories, and social media profiles, among other digital footprints. Top of Form