Module 3.6 THE POLITICAL SELF

Question 1

Greek word ‘Politika’ which means, “ ____”

Answer 1

affairs of the cities

Question 2

Set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.

Answer 2

Politics

Question 3

Explores how our social and economic contexts affect our mental and well-being.

Answer 3

Political self

Question 4

It can be inferred that a person’s ability to influence others by making a decision for them is one of the essential qualities in one’s

Answer 4

Political self

Question 5

2 TYPES OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE

Answer 5

Normative
Informational influence

Question 6

based on conforming to the positive expectations of others.

Answer 6

Normative Influence

Question 7

based on accepting the information from others as evidence of reality.

Answer 7

Informational Influence

Question 8

An individual act in accordance with rules and identities consistent with supportive processes.

Answer 8

Instrumental

Question 9

Values and beliefs embody and reinforce democratic principles.

Answer 9

Morals

Question 10

Includes process of self-reflection and redefinition of individuals, institutions, and communities.

Answer 10

Transformative

Question 11

The Filipino culture is a mix of both

Answer 11

eastern and western cultures

Question 12

being nice, importance of family

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Malay Heritage

Question 13

Christianity and a western – based social and political organization

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Spaniards

Question 14

use of English language and culture

Answer 14

Americans

Question 15

In the precolonial era, the Filipinos were free. The system of government was wide-ranging in small units called ___.

Answer 15

balangay

Question 16

a term derived from a wooden boat used by a community of families for their living.

Answer 16

Balangay

Question 17

The natives of the Philippine islands were

Answer 17

autonomous and economically prosperous.

Question 18

In __, the country gained its independence from Spain.

However, for the next 50 years, the Americans remained in the country and continued to intervene with its political, educational, economic, and military affairs.

Answer 18

1898

Question 19

Psychologist, educator, and (former) chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, ____, wrote that the strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino character are rooted in factors, such as:

1. The home environment
2. The social environment
3. Culture and language
4. History
5. The educational system
6. Religion
7. The economic environment
8. The political environment
9. Mass media
10. Leadership and role models

Answer 19

Dr. Patricia B. Licaunan

Question 20

1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao;
2. Family orientation
3. Joy and humor;
4. Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity; 5. Hard work and industry;
5. Faith and religiosity; and
6. Ability to survive.

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The strong aspects of the Filipino character

Question 21

1. Extreme personalism
2. Extreme family – centeredness
3. Lack discipline
4. Passivity and lack of initiative
5. Colonial mentality
6. “Kanya-kanya” syndrome
7. Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection

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Weaknesses

Question 22

The Filipino Hospitality
Respect for elders
Close Family Ties
Cheerful Personality
Self-sacrifice
Bayanihan
“Bahala Na” Attitude
Colonial Mentality
“Mañana Habit”
“Ningas Kugon”
Pride
Crab Mentality
Filipino Time

Answer 22

Filipino values and traits

Question 23

is described as the awareness and understanding that the self and community are both the foundation of democratic practice and the result of it.

Answer 23

Democracy

Question 24

empowerment of the people
consultation
popular decision-making
total development
delivery of services
fair and impartial system of justice
accountability of public officials
promoting respect for the rights of others
concern for their welfare, unity, justice, and equity.

Answer 24

Attributes of a democratic society

Question 25

is a government in which the supreme power is vested in and exercised by the people directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving periodically held free elections.

Though this has several flaws, it also uniquely possesses a number of features that most people – whatever their basic political beliefs would consider desirable.

Answer 25

Democracy