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• Why is understanding oneself essential?


  It helps in understanding behaviors and beliefs that affect ourselves and others.
• What are the four benefits of self-understanding mentioned?


  It provides a sense of purpose, leads to healthier relationships, helps harness natural strength, and promotes confidence.
• What is the relationship between self and personality?


  • Self and personality define our existence.
  • They organize experiences reflected in behavior.
  • Different ideas about oneself represent the self.
  • Personality is a relatively permanent pattern of behavior.
• What is the etymological origin of the word "personality"?


  It comes from the word "persona", referring to theatrical masks.
• How is personality commonly defined?


  As relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give consistency and individuality to behavior.
• What role does personality play in people's lives?


  It affects how people shape their lives and cope with their environment.
• What are the components of personality?


  • Physical self
  • Intelligence
  • Character traits
  • Attitudes
  • Habits
  • Interests
  • Personal discipline
  • Moral values
  • Principles and philosophies of life
• What are the environmental factors of personality?


  They include the neighborhood, school, workplace, and social circle.
• What are the biological factors of personality?


  They include hereditary factors, physical features, and brain structure.
• What are the three biological factors of personality mentioned?

  Hereditary factors, physical features, and brain structure.
• How do situational factors affect personality?


  They alter a person's behavior and response in different situations.
• What role does culture play in personality development?


  Culture is a major determinant of an individual's personality and behavior.
• What are personality traits?


  • Characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • Imply consistency and stability across situations.
  • Reflect individual differences in basic trait dimensions.
• What is the acronym used to remember the Five-Factor Model of personality?

  OCEAN
• What are the five traits in the Five-Factor Model?


  • Openness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Extraversion
  • Agreeableness
  • Neuroticism
• How do scores on the Big Five traits relate to each other?


  Scores are mostly independent, meaning one trait score does not predict another.
• Why are personality traits important in predicting behavior?


  They describe stable patterns of behavior that persist over time.
• What role does Conscientiousness play in academic success?


  Highly conscientious individuals tend to study hard and manage their time effectively.
• How do personality traits affect health and longevity?


  Consistent patterns of behavior can lead to healthier lifestyles and longer lives.
• What is self-concept?


  It is our individual perceptions of our behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics.
• What is the difference between self-concept and self-understanding?


  Self-concept is about individual perceptions, while self-understanding involves motives behind actions.
• What are the three aspects of self according to Richard Crisp and Rhiannon Turner?


  • Individual self: Attributes and traits that differentiate us.
  • Relational self: Defined by relationships with significant others.
  • Collective self: Reflects membership in social groups.
• What is the definition of philosophy?


  It is the study of knowledge or wisdom.
• Why is philosophy considered "The Queen of All Sciences"?


  Because every scientific discipline has philosophical foundations.
• What did Greek philosophers do differently in their inquiry about the self?


  They questioned myths and sought to understand reality through inquiry.
• Who was Socrates?


  A philosopher from Athens known for his influence on European thought.
• What is the Socratic Method?


  It involves asking questions to clarify ideas and resolve inconsistencies.
• What does the Delphic Oracle's command "Know Thyself" emphasize?


  It emphasizes understanding oneself beyond the physical self.
• How does Socrates define the self?


  As an immortal and unified entity consistent over time.
• What are the three parts of the soul according to Plato?


  Reason, physical appetite, and spirit or passion.