CHAPTER 7

Question 1

a characteristic or trait that you possess physically

Answer 1

Personal attributes

Question 2

those qualities you think you demonstrate in your relations w/

other people

Answer 2

Social attributes

Question 3

this involves defining ourselves in terms of our social relationships of

other people and in a particular society.

Answer 3

Social roles

Question 4

beliefs, opinions, ways of saying things. Examples are religious
moral and political ideas.

Answer 4

iDEA

Question 5

materials objects, people places. Examples are money and
friends, loved ones, car, etc.

Answer 5

THINGS

Question 6

activities, events, actions and happenings. Examples playing
sports, listening to music, feelings, beliefs or attitude.

Answer 6

EXPERIENCES

Question 7

The person makes a free choice without being
forced to do so.

Answer 7

CHOOSING

Question 8

a value that has been chosen should be priced and cherished. This means that if
you choose a value you must be happy of what you have chosen and hold it as something
dear to you.

Answer 8

PRIZING

Question 9

• you act upon your choice. You can be certain that a choice is of real value when
  you act on it not only once but repeatedly and consistently in a number of situations.

Answer 9

ACTING

Question 10

is manifested in a basic sense of justice and fairness and in concern for others.

Answer 10

Pakikipagkapwa-Tao

Question 11

possess a genuine and deep love for family which includes
not simply spouse and children, parents and siblings, but also grandparents, aunts, uncles,

cousins, godparents and other ceremonial relatives.

Answer 11

Family Orientation

Question 12

Filipinos have a cheerful and fun-loving approach to life and its ups and
downs. We have a pleasant disposition,

Answer 12

Joy and Humor

Question 13

Filipinos have a great capacity to adjust and to adapt to
circumstances and the surrounding environment, both physical and social.

Answer 13

Adaptability and Creativity

Question 14

Filipinos have the capacity for hard work given proper
conditions. The desire to raise one’s standard of living and to possess the essentials of a decent
life for one’s family, combined with the right opportunities and incentives, makes the Filipino
work very hard.

Answer 14

Hard Work and Industry

Question 15

Filipinos view the world in terms of personal relationships and the
extent to which one is able to personally relate things and people determines the recognition of
their existence and the value given to them. There is no separation between an objective task and
emotional involvement. This personalism is manifested in the tendency to give personal
interpretations to actions, i.e., “take things personally.”

Answer 15

Extreme personalism

Question 16

use of one’s office and power as a means of promoting the interest of the family, factionalism,
patronage and political dynasties, and in the protection of erring family members. It results a lack
of concern for the common good and acts as a block to national consciousness.

Answer 16

Extreme Family Centeredness

Question 17

We have a casual and relaxed attitude towards time and space which manifests
itself in lack of precision and compulsiveness, in poor time management and procrastination.

Answer 17

Lack of Discipline

Question 18

One waits to be told what has to be done. There is strong reliance on others (e.g., leaders,
government) to do things for us. This is related to one’s attitude towards authority. Filipinos have
a need for a strong authority.

Answer 18

Passivity and Lack of Initiative

Question 19

manifested in the alienation of the elite from their roots and
from the masses as well as in the basic feeling of national inferiority that makes it difficult for
Filipinos to relate as equals to Westerners.

Answer 19

Colonial Mentality

Question 20

Syndrome Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a
feeling of envy and competitiveness toward others, particularly one’s peers who seem to have
gained some status or prestige.

Answer 20

Kanya-Kanya Syndrome

Question 21

There is a tendency in the Filipino to be
superficial and even somewhat flighty. In the face of serious problems, both personal and social,
there is lack of analysis or reflection.

Answer 21

Lack of Self-analysis and Self-reflection

Question 22

this refers to the Filipinos’ need for emotional stability and familial
security.

Answer 22

Famillism

Question 23

– this refers to the favor-gratitude value or need of the Filipinos. Filipinos
always expect gratitude out of a favor they do to someone.

Answer 23

Reciprocity

Question 24

this is the Filipinos’ need to be accepted as persons, as subject, and
not as objects.

Answer 24

Social Acceptance

Question 25

this refers to the Filipinos’ desire or need for progress and
development.

Answer 25

Social Mobility

Question 26

this need is evident in the Filipinos’ desire to be respected or to be
esteemed, particularly when they have attained any achievement or success in life.

Answer 26

Self-esteem