Self is a social construction which is symbolically and signally created between and among social beings
Self is a phenomenological object
Self is an interpersonal unit
Self takes form in communication
Self is intimately connected to bodily experience both ontogenetically and here and now awareness
Self is both phenomenal and non-phenomenal
Eastern concept of self
A gentleman by following the moral way consisting of the virtues of love, righteousness, wisdom, propriety and loyalty in order to promote harmony in society (Confucianism)
Detachment and desirelessness to reach nirvana; reciprocal compassion to other humans for belief that we are part of the same ever-changing universe (Buddhism)
Attainment of liberation in the identification of Atman (the spiritual essence of all individual human beings) and Brahman (the spiritual essence of the universe) through the Four Yogas, Taoism
Concept of Kapwa, recognition of shared identity
Collectivism
Interdependent within their in-groups
Give priority to the goals of their ingroups
In-groups primarily shape their behavior
Behave in a communal way
Concerned in maintaining relationship with others
Individualism
People are independent from their in-groups
Give priority to their personal goals of their in-groups
Behave on their basis of attitudes rather than norms
Physical self
Body which we interface with our environment and fellow being
Tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined
Theorists on physical self
William James
Sigmund Freud
Wilhelm Reich
Erik Erikson
Carl Jung
B.F. Skinner
Self-esteem
Inflated self-esteem (holds high regards of themselves, better than others)
High self-esteem (positive self-esteem, satisfied with themselves)
Low self-esteem (do not value themselves, do not trust their possibilities)
Male reproductive system
Testis
Scrotum
Prostate glands
Penis
Sperm
Female reproductive system
Ovary
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Vagina
Erogenous zone
Part of the body that is particularly sensitive to touch, pressure and vibration which contributes to sexual arousal
Phases of sexual excitement
Plateau phase
Orgasm phase
Resolution stage
Arousal phase
Heterosexuality
Sexual attraction and behavior directed to other sex, involving more than just male-female intercourse
Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Homosexuals: romantic and/or sexual attraction between members of same sex
Bisexuals: attracted to same sex and the other sex
Transsexuality
People who believe they were born with the body of the other gender
Transgenderism
People who view themselves as a third gender, including transvestites and those who believe traditional male-female classifications inadequately characterize them
Natural contraception methods
Calendar method
Basal body temperature
Cervical mucus method
Symptothermal method
Ovulation detection
Lactation amenorrhea method
Coitus interruptus
Artificial contraception methods
Oral contraception
Transdermal patch
Vaginal ring
Subdermal implants
Hormonal injections
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Chemical barriers
Diaphragm
Male condom
Female condom
Vasectomy
Tubal ligation
Material self
Consists of one's own body and the different things they possess, including family, friends, clothes, house, cars, gadgets, and money
Spiritual self
The most enduring and intimate part of the self, involving one's will, intelligence, abilities, morals, and values
William James is also known as the father of American Psychology
Western concept of self
Self is a social construction which is symbolically and signally created between and among social beings
Self is a phenomenological object
Self is an interpersonal unit
Self takes form in communication
Self is intimately connected to bodily experience both ontogenetically and here and now awareness
Self is both phenomenal and non-phenomenal
Eastern concept of self
A gentleman by following the moral way consisting of the virtues of love, righteousness, wisdom, propriety and loyalty in order to promote harmony in society (Confucianism)
Collectivism
Interdependentwithin their in-groups
Give priority to the goals of their ingroups
In-groups primarilyshape their behavior
Behave in a communal way
Concerned in maintaining relationship with others
Individualism
People are independent from their in-groups
Give priority to their personalgoals of their in-groups
Behave on their basis of attitudes rather than norms
Physical self
Body which we interface with our environment and fellow being
Tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined
Theorists on physical self
William James
Sigmund Freud
Wilhelm Reich
Erik Erikson
Carl Jung
B.F. Skinner
Self-esteem
Inflated self-esteem (holds high regards of themselves, better than others)
High self-esteem (positive self-esteem, satisfied with themselves)
Low self-esteem (do not value themselves, do not trust their possibilities)
Male reproductive system
Testis
Scrotum
Prostate glands
Penis
Sperm
Female reproductive system
Ovary
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Vagina
Erogenous zone
Part of the body that is particularly sensitive to touch, pressure and vibration which contributes to sexual arousal
Phases of sexual excitement
Plateau phase
Orgasm phase
Resolution stage
Arousal phase
Heterosexuality
Sexual attraction and behavior directed to other sex, involving more than just male-female intercourse
Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Homosexuals: romantic and/or sexual attraction between members of same sex
Bisexuals: attracted to same sex and the other sex
Transsexuality
People who believe they were born with the body of the other gender
Transgenderism
People who view themselves as a third gender, including transvestites and those who believe traditional male-female classifications inadequately characterize them
Natural contraception methods
Calendar method
Basal body temperature
Cervical mucus method
Symptothermal method
Ovulation detection
Lactation amenorrhea method
Coitus interruptus
Artificial contraception methods
Oral contraception
Transdermal patch
Vaginal ring
Subdermal implants
Hormonal injections
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Chemical barriers
Diaphragm
Male condom
Female condom
Vasectomy
Tubal ligation
Material self (William James)
Not only one's own body, but also the different things one possesses, including family, friends, clothes, house, cars, gadgets, and money
Spiritual self (William James)
The most enduring and intimate part of the self, including one's will, intelligence, abilities, morals, and values
William James is also known as the father of American Psychology