Understanding The Self: lesson 2 The Self Society and Culture .pdf

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1. The Self, Society, and Culture
Lesson 2

2. T he m em bers
Kiel Alde Mark Velasguez

3. Objectives
Analyze Understand Evaluate

4. W
hat is the “self”?
refers to the individual's sense of
identity, agency, and subjective
experience of being. It encompasses
one's perceptions, beliefs, emotions,
memories, and intentions that
contribute to a distinct sense of
personal identity and continuity over
time.

5. How well do you know your
self?

6. Activity #1
Finish the sentence!
Ex. I love going to the (your answer)

7. My name is ____ and when I am
bored I like to ____

8. I usually spend my time ____
and I value my ____

9. My hobbies are ____
and I am good at ____

10. T he self
The self is not a fixed identity but rather
a mold that can be shaped and influence
by your surroundings.

11. T he self
The self also plays a crucial role in shaping behavior and
decision-making processes. It serves as a lens through
which individuals interpret and make sense of the world
around them, influencing their attitudes, values, and goals.
The self is inherently social

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s that influence th
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lf
&
Social
Interactions
Cultural
context
Itself

13. Society
a group of individuals that makes whole
community that lives as part of the society
they belong

14. R
e
la
tion of Society and
S
e
lf
A society's relation to self is that
the society affects the lifestyle and
environment of the self considering
the neighborhood with their social
exposure as a part of the society to
live as a whole

15. Culture
the customs or belief one knows and uses
as information to believe in

16. R
e
la
tion of C ulture and
S
e
lf
The culture's relation to self is that the
custom or the belief that made
himself/herself is what makes them
belong to a group of people who shares
the same belief on how we think about
certain things few examples are the
choices, relationship and lifestyle

17. Adjusting cultures in other countries
Person courting another
Inside churches (or other events)
The use of other languages
Gender roles or expectations
Social Media
Some examples of shifts in “self”
through various context

18. Itself
the ongoing process of self-reflection,
self-awareness, and self-discovery.

19. T
h
e
S
elf in relation to Its
e
lf
Self-reflection allows individuals to develop a
deeper understanding of themselves, their
relationships with others, and their place in
the world. It involves asking questions such as
"Who am I?" "What do I believe in?" "What
are my goals and aspirations?" "What are my
strengths and weaknesses?" and "How do I
relate to others?"

20. T
h
e
S
elf in relation to Its
e
lf
Self-Perception Theory: According to self-
perception theory, individuals infer their own
attitudes, beliefs, and feelings by observing
their behavior and the context in which it
occurs. For example, if someone consistently
volunteers to help others, they may come to
see themselves as compassionate or altruistic.

21. Writing a journal or diary
Therapy or counseling
Meditation
Seeking feedback from others
Life Challenges
When does the Self in relation
with itself happen?

22. Activity #2
Lets evaluate ourselves!

23. In the back of your 1/4
write down one of the 3
relations to self that you
think mostly influences
your identity as of now
and elaborate it.
(2-3 sentences)

24. Thank You
for listening everyone!!!