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
2
Q
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.
A
The Material Self Investment
3
Q
Material Self Investment
A
Body
Clothes
Family
Home
4
Q
EFFECTS OF MATERIAL POSSESIONS
A
- 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
5
Q
The importance people give to material possessions
A
MATERIALISM
6
Q
Someone with a high level of materialism
Excessively concerned with the acquisition of material possessions
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MATERIALISTIC Person