Module 5

Question 1

Eastern countries

Answer 1

Asia

Question 2

Western countries

Answer 2

Europe and North America

Question 3

these thoughts aim at transformations in consciousness, feelings,
emotions, and one’s relation to other people and the world.

Answer 3

Eastern Thoughts

Question 4

In the Eastern thought, the emphasis is ________ rather than
individual. The self is considered not in isolation but in relation to others,
society, and the universe.

Answer 4

relational

Question 5

in these thoughts, they do not cultivate scientific techniques of investigation

Answer 5

Eastern thoughts

Question 6

Different kinds of Eastern Thoughts

Answer 6

1. Confucianism
2. Taoism
3. Buddhism

Question 7

it can be seen as a code of ethical conduct, of
how one should properly act according to their
relationship with other people, thus, it is also focused on
having a harmonious social life.

Answer 7

Confucianism

Question 8

in Confucianism, it is defined as a man of virtue or noble character

Answer 8

chun-tzu

Question 9

is seen as the ultimate purpose of life but

the characteristics of a chun-tzu is still embedded in his/her social relationships.

Answer 9

Self cultivation

Question 10

it is the self where confucianism scholars call it wherein personal needs are repressed for the good of the many.

Answer 10

subdued self

Question 11

it is what some confucianism scholars call it as a “subdued self”

Answer 11

the cultivated self

Question 12

it is the core of confucian thought

Answer 12

the golden rule

Question 13

it is also called the principle of reciprocity

Answer 13

the golden rule

Question 14

what is stated in the golden rule or principle of reciprocity in confucianism thoughts?

Answer 14

“Do not do to others what you would not others to do to you”

Question 15

it is perfected through
continuously taking every opportunity
to improve oneself in thought and
action.

Answer 15

Moral Character

Question 16

it is a thought of living in the way of the Tao or the universe.

Answer 16

Taoism

Question 17

rejects having one definition of what the
Tao is, and one can only state clues of what it is as they
adopt a free-flowing, relative, unitary, as well as paradoxical
view of almost everything.

Answer 17

Taoism

Question 18

rejects the hierarchy and strictness brought by
Confucianism and would prefer a simple lifestyle and its
teachings thus aim to describe how to attain that life.

Answer 18

Taoism

Question 19

yin/yang is affiliated into what type of eastern thought?

Answer 19

taoism

Question 20

Taoism principle

Answer 20

There is good in the bad and there is bad in the good thus attaining the balance of life/everything.

Question 21

the name of buddha

Answer 21

Siddharta Gautama

Question 22

is the founder of buddhism

Answer 22

Siddharta Gautama or Buddha

Question 23

the root word of buddhism that means awake

Answer 23

budh

Question 24

in this eastern thought, it teaches that every person has the seed of enlightenment, hence, potential to be a Buddha but the seed should be nurtured.

Answer 24

Buddhism

Question 25

in this eastern thought, The self is seen as an illusion, born out of ignorance, of trying to hold and control things, or human-centered needs; thus, the self is also the source of all these sufferings.

Answer 25

Buddhism

Question 26

it states that our quest is to forget about the self, forget the cravings of the self, break our attachments with the world, and to renounce the self which is the cause of all suffering and in doing so, attain the state of Nirvana.

Answer 26

Buddhism

Question 27

it is the state of transcendence

Answer 27

Nirvana

Question 28

The state of transcendence can be achieved through _________________

Answer 28

meditation

Question 29

according to this eastern thought, the self, with all its connections and selfish ideas, is taken not just out of the center of the picture, but from the whole picture entirely.

Answer 29

Buddhism

Question 30

this thought conducted scientific investigations in the effor t to understand the self and have developed theories and concepts to account for the similarities and differences among them.

Answer 30

Western thoughts

Question 31

in the western thought, ___________ is their focus/ emphasis rather than relational

Answer 31

individualistic

Question 32

it is a perspective that does not discount the role of environment and society in the formation of the self but the focus is always looking toward the sef.

Answer 32

Western perspective

Question 33

in this thought, You compare yourself in order to be better; you create associations and bask in the glory of that group for your self-esteem; you put primacy in developing yourself.

Answer 33

western thought

Question 34

this thought looks at the world in dualities wherein you are distinct from the other person, the creator is separate from the object He creates, in which the self is distinguished and acknowledged.

Answer 34

Western thought

Question 35

a perspective that sees the other person as part of yourself as well as the things you may create, a drama in which everyone is interconnected with their specific roles.

Answer 35

eastern perspective

Question 36

a culture focuses on the western countries since their focus is on the person

Answer 36

individualistic culture

Question 37

a culture of the eastern countries to where they are as the group and social relations is given more importance than individual needs and wants.

Answer 37

collectivistic culture

Question 38

western view of self

Answer 38

egocentric

Question 39

eastern view of self

Answer 39

sociocentric

Question 40

western theological view

Answer 40

monotheistic

Question 41

eastern theological view

Answer 41

polytheistic

Question 42

core values of individualism

Answer 42

1. independence | 2. self reliance

Question 43

it is characterized by exchange relationship

Answer 43

individualism

Question 44

acknowledged features of self according to individualism

Answer 44

uniqueness, sense of direction, purpose and volition

Question 45

in this cultural framework, personal success is important

Answer 45

individualism

Question 46

according to this cultural framework, The self is a distinct and autonomous entity; it is an independent part of the universe and the society.

Answer 46

individualism

Question 47

according to this cultural framework, The self is an integrated part of the universe and the society.

Answer 47

collectivism

Question 48

core values of collectivism

Answer 48

interdependence and connectedness

Question 49

in this cultural framework, No distinctions between personal and group goals, or if there is a distinction, the personal goals are subordinate to the group goals.

Answer 49

collectivism

Question 50

it is characterized by comnmunal relationship

Answer 50

collectivism

Question 51

the essential social behaviors in collectivism

Answer 51

conformity and obedience

Question 52

in this cultural framework, Duty towards all others is important.

Answer 52

collectivism