What is self-understanding described as?
A journey with new discoveries about oneself and paths to success.
What does the nature versus nurture debate concern?
Whether genes or environment primarily determine an individual’s development.
Define ‘Nature’ in the context of self.
Genetic or hormone-based behaviors, traits, and dispositions.
What does ‘Nurture’ refer to?
Environmental variables impacting who we are, including childhood experiences and culture.
What is an eclectic standpoint regarding nature and nurture?
The assumption that the Self is both a product of Nature and Nurture.
How is ‘Self’ defined lexically?
The person that someone normally or truly is; the entire person of an individual.
What does ‘Identity’ refer to?
The qualities and beliefs that distinguish a person or group from others.
What is self-discovery?
The process of learning and understanding more about oneself.
Define self-awareness.
Knowledge of oneself and one’s worth as a person.
What do names signify?
They represent who we are but are not the person themselves.
How is the self described in relation to personality?
The sum total of one’s personality shaped by various factors.
What does the acronym S.E.L.F. stand for?
- Social
- Environmental
- Life
- Factors
What is the definition of personality?
Characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.
What is the origin of the word ‘personality’?
From the Greek word ‘persona’, meaning mask worn by actors.
True or False: The self is static.
False.
What is the goal of self-awareness?
To gain knowledge of oneself and one’s worth.
Fill in the blank: Self-discovery is the process of learning, understanding, or knowing more about yourself and who you are, becoming aware of one’s true _______.
potential.
What is the relationship between self-awareness and self-discovery?
Self-awareness results from self-discovery.
What is self-understanding described as?
A journey with new discoveries about oneself and paths to success.
What does the nature versus nurture debate concern?
Whether genes or environment primarily determine an individual’s development.
Define ‘Nature’ in the context of self.
Genetic or hormone-based behaviors, traits, and dispositions.
What does ‘Nurture’ refer to?
Environmental variables impacting who we are, including childhood experiences and culture.
What is an eclectic standpoint regarding nature and nurture?
The assumption that the Self is both a product of Nature and Nurture.
How is ‘Self’ defined lexically?
The person that someone normally or truly is; the entire person of an individual.
