Lesson 5: The Human Person

Question 1

is a general term used to refer to the entire human race

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man

Question 2

is a much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities

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person

Question 3

human being has the capacity to reason and distinguish between right and wrong thus he/she is a?

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rational being

Question 4

5 characteristics of a human being:

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1. A human being is a rational being
2. A human person is born free
3. A person is unique
4. Every person is intrinsically a social being and cannot detach theirselves from other creatures in the universe
5. All living things are sexual by nature, but the uniqueness of expression of a person’s sexuality makes him/her different.

Question 5

are considered one of the most successfully-adapted species on the planet

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modern humans (homo sapien sapiens)

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considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution.

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biological perspectives

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its development is considered man’s most significant achievement which sets apart the evolution of humanity from other species on this planet

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culture

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emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature

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psychological perspectives

Question 9

refers to the human mind

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psyche

Question 10

psyche is divided into:

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conscious and unconscious mind

Question 11

is the part of psyche that governs awareness

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conscious mind

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part of the psyche that consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts, and desires

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unconscious mind

Question 13

the state of being reasonable, the ability to understand experience in order to solve problems or do task, and engage in decision-making and judgement

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rationality

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ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various situations

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intelligence

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ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feelings, and mental state, and the capacity for self-reflection

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introspection

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ability to perceive and experience reality through the physical body that enables the self to form one’s own consciousness

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cognition

Question 17

the significant mental faculties and capabilities of man include:

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a. psyche
b. rationality
c. intelligence
d. introspection
e. cognition

Question 18

states that cognition arises through the interaction between an organism and its environment

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enactivism

Question 19

focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs

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economic perpectives

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economic perspectives placed on the emphasis on the “economic man” who is driven by rationality and self-interest in his desire to possess wealth

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Homo economics

Question 21

economic perspective considers man to be ______ being; his primary role is to engage in labor

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productive

Question 22

is considered a greater influence on man’s actions than society or culture

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economic force

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is a model for understanding the motivations for human behavior

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Hierarchy of Needs

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who formulated the Hierarchy of Needs:

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Abraham Maslow

Question 25

From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are:

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1. physiological needs
2. safety needs
3. love and belonging
4. esteem
5. self- actualization

Question 26

where did the social and political perspectives of man started with

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Greek philosophers

Question 27

Greek philosophers views that man by nature is?

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a social and political animal

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were established out of man’s natural tendency to come together for self-preservation and to meet basic needs

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societies

Question 29

considers man as God’s creation

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theological perpectives

Question 30

according to theology, man’s ultimate destiny is part of the ____

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Divine Plan

Question 31

refers to the individual and all the attributes and characteristics that set him or her apart from other human beings

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human person

Question 32

significant concepts related to the concept of the human person are the:

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self, identity, and personhood

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ability to perceive the surroundings using our senses and react to stimuli such as pain

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sentience

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various views of the human self:

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1. The self as innate
2. The self is emergent
3. The self as integrated and developing

Question 35

holds that the self is a natural part of the human being and self-awareness plays an essential part in recognizing the innate self

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the self as innate

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holds that awareness of the self is gained through interaction with the world and other human beings

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the self is emergent

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hold that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time

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the self as integrated and developing

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is defined as the distinct personality of an individual

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identity

Question 39

is composed of a person’s unique physical characteristics, mental attributes, experience, memories, ideas and views

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identity

Question 40

is the recognition of a human being as a distinct entity – a person

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personhood

Question 41

this notion holds that a human being is considered a person if he or she possesses the ability to determine his or her life through “reasoned free choices”

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the person as an “autonomous being”

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autonomy came from the Greek words:

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auto - “I” or “myself”
namos - “law”

Question 43

this view asserts that the human being has the inherent capacity to function as a person

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the person as a “unified individual”

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based on this perspective. disabled people, unborn fetus, infants, and children are recognized persons although they may not fully possess the cognitive faculties of an adult

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the person as a “unified individual”

Question 45

this view asserts that a human being becomes a person through interactions with other human beings

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the person in relation to others