MATERIAL SELF 1ST SEM MID

• What is the definition of "self" according to William James?

  "Self" is comprised of all that we can call ours.
• How does the material self relate to happiness?

  When material possessions prosper, happiness is elicited; when they dwindle, we feel cast down.
• What constitutes a material self?

  A material self is made up of everything a person owns, including cars, houses, clothes, family, and friends.
• How does William James view the relationship between self and possessions?

  He believes the self includes all things a person believes to be theirs, contributing to their material self.
• If someone owns gadgets, shoes, and clothes, what do these items contribute to?

  They contribute to that person's material self.
• What does the material self reflect about a person?

  It reflects someone's success or failure and can symbolize one's social status.
• Why do people strive to gain more material possessions?

  Because no matter how much or how little they own materially, they will always strive hard to gain more.
• What are the components of the material self?

  • Body
  • Clothes
  • Immediate family
  • Home
• How does a person's body relate to their material self?

  Your body is considered your possession.
• How do clothes contribute to a person's self-image?

  Clothes express how a person feels and show their status, contributing to their self-image.
• What is the definition of immediate family?

  Immediate family consists of people who are very closely related, including parents, siblings, spouses, and children.
• What does the phrase "home is where the heart is" imply about material possessions?

  It implies that material possessions signify aspects of one's sense of self and identity.
• What factors influence the decisions behind purchasing items and services?

  Factors include financial constraints, availability of items and services, and the influence of family and friends.
• What is materialism?

  Materialism is giving more importance to material possessions than intangible values.
• What is compulsive buying disorder (COD)?

  It is a psychological disorder characterized by an obsession with having material possessions.
• How can possessions serve as a status symbol?

  Possessions can be used as a status symbol and reflect hard work and success.
• How is success measured in relation to material possessions?

  Success is often measured by the quantity and quality of material possessions.