MATERIAL SELF Flashcards

1
Q

The material self refers to tangible objects,
people, or places that carry the designation
“my” or “mine”.

A

William james

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We are affected by the things, We have in our lives because we have invested a lot of ourselves to them. These investments may come different forms like time, effort, money and experiences.

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The Material Self Investment

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3
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Material Self Investment

A

Body
Clothes
Family
Home

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4
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EFFECTS OF MATERIAL POSSESIONS

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  • Possessions can be used as status, symbols. Cars, houses, gadgets and clothes
    are the most valuable possessions because they are the most visible in the eye of the others.
  • Material possessions can be a reflection of hard work and success.
  • People tend to measure success through material possessions.
  • Material possessions can make people more motivated to work harder to
    achieve them.
  • However, lack or loss of material possessions can be disruptive to the mental
    health of some people
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5
Q

The importance people give to material possessions

A

MATERIALISM

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6
Q

Someone with a high level of materialism
Excessively concerned with the acquisition of material possessions

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MATERIALISTIC Person

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