LESSON 1
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF
LESSON 1
Activity 1 (25 pts.)
DO YOU TRULY KNOW YOURSELF?
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF.
1. How would you characterize yourself?
2. What makes you stand out from the rest? What makes you yourself special?
3. How has yourself transformed to itself?
4. How is yourself related to other self?
5. What will happen to yourself after you die?
LESSON 1
Activity 2 (10 pts.) ANALYSIS
BASED IN THE QUESTIONS ABOVE (ACTIVITY 1). WHICH QUESTIONS DID YOU
FIND EASIER TO ANSWER? WHICH ONES ARE DIFFICULT? WHY?
QUESTIONS EASY OR DIFFICULT TO WHY?
(NUMBER) ANSWER?
LESSON 2
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF
My Self through the Years
A. PASTE A PICTURE OF YOU WHEN YOU WERE IN ELEMENTARY, IN HIGH
SCHOOL, AND NOW THAT YOU ARE IN COLLEGE.
MY ELEMENTARY SELF MY HIGH SCHOOL SELF MY COLLEGE SELF
B. LIST DOWN YOUR CHARACTERISTIC TRAITS
My Elementary Self My High School Self My College Self
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LESSON 2 APPLICATION AND
Activity 5 (30 pts.) ASSESSMENT
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS COGENTLY BUT HONESTLY. WRITE YOUR
ANSWERS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.
1. How would you describe yourself?
2. What are the influences of family in your development as an individual?
3. Think of a time when you felt you were your “true self”. What made you think you
were truly who you are during this time of your life?
4. Following the question above, can you provide a time when you felt you were not
living your “true self”? Why did you have to live a life like that? What did you do
about it?
5. What social pressures help you shape yourself? Would you have wanted it
otherwise?
6. What aspects of your self do you think may be changed or you would like to
change?
LESSON 2 The Self, Society, and Culture
ACTIVITY 6 (20
I. TRUE or FALSE: Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false.
Write your answer before the number.
1.The role we play in everyday life is one of the determinants of the self.
2.The remainder of self- concept reflects it’s more external and in social components.
3.Group memberships form an important part of the self-concept because they provide our social
identity.
4.The looking glass self is referring to how we view ourselves as if others’ eyes are a mirror.
5.According to Cooley, the looking glass self is we imagine how we look to others.
6.From the perspective of social sciences, the self is always in participation with the self alone.
7.The self is not capable of changing and moving and cannot handle any of the circumstances.
8.Man is gifted with intellect and the capacity to rationalized things, therefore we can play different
roles.
9.A favorable reflection in the social mirror leads to positive self-concept, while a negative reflection
leads to positive self-concept.
10. Even if we misjudge others’ reactions, the misjudgments become part of our self-concept.
11. The back stage of our life represents the performance we interact in public or in professional
settings.
12. The self in the millennial words is quite different because now people will re-invent themselves from
moment to moment and deal with the complex array with the situation.
13. Socialization is the process by w/c an individual learns the beliefs, values and behaviors that are
appropriate for his/her society.
14. Socializations establishes negative self-concept only.
15. Family is not part of socialization agent.
16. Self is what makes someone an individual.
17. From the perspective of social sciences, the self is not always in participation with social life.
18. Self is truly multifaceted that concern about the understanding between the relationship of self and
the external self.
19. The kind of family that we are born in and the resources available to us will certainly affect us and
the kind of development that we will have as go thru life.
20. One is WHO we are because we are part of our family and culture.
LESSON 3
ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF
LESSON 3
Activity 7 (20 pts.)
A. Analyze the situations and explain your answer:
1. After several months of attempts to engage in proper diet and exercise, Victor
failed to meet his goal weight to qualify for gastric bypass surgery. Despite
failing, Victor wakes up the next morning and resists the urge to visit the donut
shop for breakfast. In fact, he eats eggs or oatmeal for the next seven days.
Which of the following ego strengths is Victor displaying? Choose the best answer. Incircle the
letter
a. Tolerance of pain and disappointment
b. Forgiveness of others who have caused one pain
c. Having self-discipline in fighting destructive habits
d. Accepting ones own limits and imperfections
Explanation
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2. Susan is studying for her medical boards examination. She has one month left
and needs every hour of studying that she can possibly get. Susan gets a call
from a friend who has an extra ticket to Disney World and wants to go there this
weekend. Susan's favorite place is Disney World, but she asks her friend if she
can wait until after the test is over to go.
Which of the following ego strengths is Susan displaying? Choose the best answer. Incircle the
letter
a. Having an independent sense of self-worth even when others are critical
b. Ability to defer gratification
c. Ability to empathize with others
d. Use of painful experiences to strengthen oneself
Explanation
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B. FOR REFLECTION
1. The egocentric self tells you “BE TRUE TO YOURSELF’ have you always been true to
yourself? Why or why not?
2. From the eyes of an anthropologists, should you have either egocentric or
sociocentric self or both egocentric and sociocentric self? Explain your answer?
C. FOR RESEARCH
1. Make a copy of a song “MY WAY” (copy paste song in the internet) 20 points!
2. Analyze the song “MY WAY”.
With which does this song go- the anthropologist’s egocentric self or the
sociocentric self? Why?
LESSON 4
LESSON 4 - PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF
LESSON 4 “You” Through Others’
Activity 10 (15 pts.) Eyes
A. For the first part, list five things that you think defines you as a human person.
THINGS REASONS
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B. For the second part, list 5 traits that you think ‘’UNKNOWN TO YOU but KNOWN TO
OTHERS’’
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2.____________________________
3. __________________________ 5. _______________________
4. _____________________________
THE SELF CONCEPT
LESSON 4
Activity 12 (10 pts.)
What is Self-Esteem?
Give 5 suggestions to boost your self-esteem.
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LESSON 4
Activity 13 (20 pts.)
Fill in the diagram/map below representing your own conceptualization of your
“self”. Provide a brief explanation.
What are the factors that influence your self-concept?
EXPLANATION OF YOUR DIAGRAM – SELF CONCEPTUALIZATION
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LESSON 5
THE WESTERN AND EASTERN THOUGHTS OF THE SELF
LESSON 5 Two Sides of the Same
Activity 14 (10 pts.) Planet
Write top five (5) differences between Western and Eastern society, culture, and
individuals in the table below.
WESTERN EASTERN
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LESSON 5
Activity 14 (15
Create a representation of the “self” according to Filipino culture.
I AM A FILIPINO
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LESSON 6
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE SELF
ACTIVITY 16 – 25 POINTS
A. Look at the list of characteristics and behaviors given.
If you decide the statement is more likely to apply to people living in an individualist self/culture,
write “I” and if you think it is characteristic of a collectivist self/culture, write “C”.
1. ______People answers the phone by giving the name of the organization.
2. ______people give cocktail parties.
3. ______Inter-group rivalry is strong.
4. ______Employee of the year awards are offered.
5. ______People adhere to tradition.
6. ______People are promoted based on production and result.
7. ______Contracts in business are used frequently.
8. ______There is a need for autonomy.
9. ______People change their jobs frequently.
10. ______People believe that conflict clears the air.
11. ______There is a need for affiliation.
12. ______Short-term relationships are common.
13. ______It’s okay to stand out.
14. ______Face saving is important.
15. ______Its common for mothers to ask their preschoolers what they want to wear each day.
16. ______Self-help books are popular.
17. ______Decisions are made by consensus.
18. ______The language has one word for mothers’ brother, another for fathers’ brother.
19. ______Marriages are arranged.
20. ______People have potluck dinners.
B. IN YOUR OWN SELF-REFLECTION, ARE YOU AN INDIVIDUALISTIC SELF OR A
COLLECTIVIST SELF, OR BOTH? YOU CAN CREATE OR SHARE SITUATIONS. (5 POINTS)
WHAT KIND OF SELF? ____________________________
WHY?
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LESSON 2: SEXUAL SELF
A. Preliminaries: What Would YOU Do?
DIRECTION: Please check the box of your preferred answer.
ACTIVITY # 2 (30 pts.)
SCENARIO: BOYFRIEND HOUSE AND HEALTH AWARENESS
BOYFRIEND HOUSE
THIS SCENARIO ADDRESSES THE CHOICE OF A YOUNG WOMAN TO STAY WITH HER
BOYFRIEND AT HIS HOUSE WITH NO ADULT SUPERVISION AND THE OUTCOMES OF
HER DECISION.
Characters: Mother, Daughter, Boyfriend (he stands off to side until needed)
Scene description: First, mother and daughter at home; Second, daughter at boyfriend’s house
Daughter: Mom? I’m off to Nico’s house. I’ll be back later!
Mom: Wait a second … what are you going to do at Nico’s house?
Daughter: Watch a movie.
Mom: Who else is home?
Daughter: His mom and dad and his siblings. Why?
Mom: Well, I just want to make sure you aren’t alone. Things can happen when you are alone
that I’m not sure you are ready for.
Daughter: Oh, mom. Stop it.
Mom: Well, I think it is important for you to know that it’s NOT okay for you to be alone with a
guy at this age. I feel that you are too young to be messing around. It can be hard to say no when
you are in the heat of the moment. Do you understand?
Daughter: Yes, I understand mom. Don’t worry! See you later.
(HEADS TO BOYFRIEND’S HOUSE. KNOCKS ON THE DOOR.)
Boyfriend: Hi. Come on in.
Daughter: Hi. (Looks around.) Where are your parents?
Boyfriend: Oh, they went out. We’ve got the place to ourselves.
Daughter: (drawing it out) Okay. I thought they were going to be here.
Boyfriend: Well, I just want to spend some time alone with you. We never get alone time.
Daughter: I don’t know. I don’t think I should stay.
Boyfriend: Come on … if you love me, you’ll stay.
Questions:
1. What should be the right thing to do (Girlfriend)?
2. If you were the boyfriend, would you let her go?
3. What Moral lesson or Values can we get from this scenario?
HEALTH AWARENESS
THIS SCENARIO IS BETWEEN FOUR GIRLS IN WHICH THREE OF THE GIRLS ARE
SEXUALLY ACTIVE AND ONE IS NOT. THE GIRL WHO IS NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE
MENTIONS THAT SHE HEARD GIRL THREE’S BOYFRIEND WAS AT THE CLINIC—
POSSIBLY IMPLYING A STD.
Characters: Three sexually active girls, one is not sexually active
Scene description: Talking at the lunchroom table
Girl One: So what did you guys do last weekend?
Girl Two: A lot!
Girl Three: I was at Lex Eduave’s house. His parents were gone and
we hooked up.
Girl Four: What do you mean?
Girl Two: I went to his house to watch a movie and we messed around. It was great. I
think he really likes me.
Girl Three: Well, Lex and I did it too. We do it all the time. I mean, what else is there to do?
Girl Four: Ohhh!.
Girl One: Well my boyfriend was out of town, so no loving’ time for me. (looks at Girl One)
What about you?
Girl One: Well, I heard that Lex Eduave was at the clinic, because he got diagnosed with STD.
Questions:
1. Should Girl Three go to the clinic as well? Why?
2. What could be the best thing to do to avoid STD’s and early pregnancy?
3. What Moral lesson or Values can we get from this scenario?
ACTIVITY # 3 (40 PTS.)
A. Multiple Choice: Choose the appropriate answer. Letters only
1. The largest cell of the female body.
a. Ova b. sperm c. ovary
2. Responsible for the secondary sex characteristic and the sex drive of the female.
a. Estrogen b. progesterone c. testosterone
3. The male reproductive hormone made by the testicles which causes the changes of puberty.
a. Testosterone b. progesterone c. estrogen
4. The tiny, microscopic living cells produced by the male’s testicles.
a. Sperm b. egg cell c. ovary
5. Biological concept determines based on primary sex characteristic.
a. Sex b. Secondary c. primary
6. Bothe sexes have reproductive organs called.
a. sex b. genitalia c. estrogen
7. Ages when menopause stops but sex urges continue.
a. 45-55 b. 40-45 c. 55-60
8. Menstrual cycle begins.
a. 11-14 b. 14-18 c. 7-8
9. Sperm produced in adult amounts (puberty)
a. 13-16 b. 16-20 c. 21-23
10. 10. Numbers of sperm produced by males
a. Millions b. thousands c. hundreds
Identification type. Identify the following: Letter only.
A. MALE B. FEMALE
11. Fallopian tube 16. cervix
12. Ovary 17. testes
13. Scrotum 18. clitoris
14. Vagina 19. Prostate gland
15. Penis 20. Vas deferens
A. SOLITARY behaviour B. SOCIO-SEXUAL behaviour
21. Self-gratification 26. Sexual climax in fantasy
22. Heterosexual behavior 27. Extramarital coitus
23. Masturbation 28. Sexual contact labelled necking and petting
24. Homosexual behaviour 29. Involving one individual
25. Bisexual 30. Involving one or two individual
TRUE or FALSE: Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false.
Letters only.
31. Erogenous zones are described as parts of the body that are chiefly sensitive in
sexual life.
32. In adults most common problems are infections.
33. There is no equivalent of menopause in males.
34. Human sexual is defined as one solitary behavior only.
35. The first sign of puberty in females is having moustache and enlargement of testes.
36. The events of puberty occur in males at the age between 11-14.
37. In male if good health is present, there is the sex and ability to father the children.
38. The smallest cell in man’s body is called the egg cell.
39. Sperm cell can survive in a women’s body for 5-8 days.
40. Puberty refers to the bodily changes.
THE MATERIAL SELF
ACTIVITY 1 (40 POINTS) WHAT TO BUY CHALLENGE
A. List all the things they want to buy when somebody give them a cash of
P 5,000.00 and let them use it. (10 points)
MATERIALS THINGS PRICE
B. List the things you want to buy in first column and transfer the things you list
according to categories you think they belong. (30 points)
WORKSHEET - MATERIAL SELF ACTIVITY
Things you want to Buy Categories of Material Self
1. Body Clothes Family Home
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ACTIVITY 2 (25 POINTS)
A. Draw your most treasured possession. (put a name of your possession and draw in a
separate sheet of paper/bond paper) Be creative!
B. Why you choose that kind of possession?
ACTIVITY 3 (15 POINTS)
Processing your work activity:
1. How do you feel as you do the “What to buy challenge”?
2. Which among of the items in your list you like most? Why?
3. If ever you were given the chance in real life to have one among the list, which
would you choose? Why?
Activity 4 (20 points)
(at least 15 answer)
