Understanding the self
GECO2 Understanding the Self
V. EVALUATE
A. TRUE OR FALSE. Read and analyze the statements. Write T if the statement is correct and F if
the statement is wrong.
______1. Human experience is not an interplay of nature and nurture.
______2. The eastern concept of self is collectivistic.
______3. Taoists reject the Confucian idea of a relational self.
______4. For Hindus it is important to know and follow one’s dharma. 5 In sociological perspective
of self the self emerges as a product of social experience.
______6. The western concept of self is individualistic.
______7. Confucianism believes that there will be harmonious relationships when individuals follow
the rules of proper social behavior.
______8. The self is not embedded in culture.
______9. The doctrine of Hinduism focused on the four noble truths.
______10. Siddharta Gautama is the founder of Taoism.
B. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the terms and concepts described in the following terms.
1. The most important doctrine of Hinduism Law of karma It means the enlightened one.
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3. The state of transcedence in Buddhism.
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4 The ideal of Taoism.
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5. The golden rule of Confucianism.
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EVALUATION:
Answer the following questions:
1. In what situations do you find the conflict between the Id and the Superego becoming real in your
life? How do you resolve the conflict between the two?
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2. In Erikson’s theory of self-development, if a child developed mistrust early in life, how can
guardians help change his direction towards integrity instead of despair?
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3. Explain important factors that may have impact in creating the self.
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4. What is the importance of congruent real and ideal self?
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5. How does the field of psychology help in the understanding of the self?
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ASSIGNMENT
Instruction: In the two boxes below, draw symbols that represent you real self and ideal self
respectively, Symbols may be in the form of actual objects or anything that may symbolize your
perception of who you are (real) and those that portray the things that you would like to become.
My Real Self
My Ideal Self
Questions for Reflection:
1. What did you feel while you were doing the activity?
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2. Compare your drawings of your real self and ideal self. Are the two the same? If so, why do you
think those are the same? If the drawings in the real self-box and ideal self-box are not the same,
why do you think?
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3. What are your insights from this activity?
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