GEC 101\

• Physical self


  The concrete dimensions of the body, it is the tangible aspect of the person which can be directly observed and examined
• How to take care of physical health

  • Exercise
  • Eating health foods
  • Getting enough sleep
• Body image


  How people see themselves when they look in the mirror
• Positive body image


  When people accept themselves regardless of body weight or shape. Positive body image involves understanding that healthy attractive bodies come in many shapes and sizes, and that physical appearance says very little about our character or value as a person
• Negative body image


  When people feel that they need to improve their bodies because they are unhappy with the way their bodies look
• Sexual genital


  Penis for male, vagina for female - a biological feature that distinguishes males from females
• Puberty


  • Observable changes in the human body also known as secondary sexual characteristics begin
• Sexual urges, sexual arousal

  Physiological changes triggered within the adolescent's reproductive system
• Humans are likely to engage in sexual activities to satisfy sexual urges
• The kind of sexual activities they engage in may vary
• A person should be aware of his/her sexuality and sexual attributes in order to make responsible decisions
• Biological sex


  One's assignment upon birth and is dependent on physical feature
• Gender


  An identity that is learned and embraced by individual
• Gender roles


  Societal expectations of how men and women should act
• Sexual identity and gender orientation underlie one's concept of self
• A person expresses his or her sexuality through individuality; one's belief and behavioral lifestyle are based on his or her own perceptions of sexuality
• Responsible sexual behavior


  • Respect for one's body
  • Maturity in thoughts and deeds
  • Being guided by one's personal beliefs and core values
  • Being future oriented
• Material self


  Pertains to the objects, places, or even people which have the label "mine"
• William James: '"Self" is comprised of all that we CAN call ours; when these things prosper, happiness is elicited and when they dwindle, we feel "cast down."'
• Possessions


  Part of the self
• People are likely to purchase products that can relate to their personality. Material possessions signify some aspects of one's sense of self and identity
• Possessions tell a lot about their owners. Thus, one's sense of self and identity is influential on how an individual chooses to purchase his/her wants and how he/she makes economic decisions that will address his/her personal and social needs
• Wants


  Synonymous with luxuries. People buy them for reasons that do not warrant necessity
• Needs


  Important for survival. Food, clothing, and shelter are basic needs so people purchase them out of necessity
• Materialism


  An identity crisis
• Materialism is associated with lower levels of well-being, less pro-social interpersonal behavior, more ecologically destructive behaviour, and worse academic outcomes. It also is associated with more spending problems and debt
• Materialism


  • Acquisition centrality
  • Acquisition as the pursuit of happiness
  • Possession-defined success
• Material well-being


  Things related to money and things you own that are important to you
• Spiritual self


  The vital principle or animating force within living beings, beyond the perceptibly of the senses
• Morals


  A person's standards of behaviour or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do. They are each individual's own rules to live in society and are subjective and personal
• Moral behavior


  Driven by the desire to be good
• Conscience


  The inner sense of right and wrong that enables individuals to discern moral choices freely
• Belief


  A conviction in the truth of a proposition, held without recourse to proof or evidence
• Belief systems


  Often deal with issues which cannot be explained by reason or logic - creation, the meaning of life, afterlife
• Religion


  A belief system and a set of practices that recognize the existence of a power higher than mankind. It acts as a powerful shaper of daily life
• Ritual


  • A feeling of respect or dread in relation to the sacred
  • Dependence upon a belief system
  • Symbol to its reference
• Major religions of the world

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism
• Buddhism


  A tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. Sacred text: Tripitaka
• Christianity


  Any group whose beliefs are based on the teaching of Jesus. Believes in God, Holy Spirit, as the creator. Sacred text: The Bible (Old and New testaments)
• Hinduism


  The world's third largest religion. Hindus may be atheists, monotheists or polytheists. Originated in Northern India about 4000 years ago. Sacred text: Vedas and Upanishads