SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY in the Philippine Setting

Question 1

The scientific study of the feelings, thoughts
and behaviors of individuals in social
situations.

Answer 1

SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY

Question 2

It studies how individuals relate to the social
contexts they live in, particularly their
interactions with others.

Answer 2

SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY

Question 3

 It is an indigenous Asian psychology that
emphasizes identity and national consciousness,
social awareness and involvement, psychology pf
language and culture, and applications and bases
of Filipino psychology in health practices,
agriculture, art, mass media, religion, among
others.

Answer 3

SIKOLOHIYANG
PILIPINO
(Filipino
Psychology)

Question 4

It stressed the need for psychology to be ethical
and ______, to be______, and to be ____________

Answer 4

respectful of the Filipino (makatao)
relevant to Filipino realities (makabuluhan)
be culturally appropriate (angkop sa kultura)

Question 5

The psychology born out of experience, thought and
orientation of the Filipinos, based on the full use of
Filipino culture and language.
This approach is one of “indigenization from within”
whereby the theoretical framework and methodology
emerge from the experiences of the people from the
indigenous culture.
It is based on assessing historical and sociocultural
realities, understanding the local language, unraveling
Filipino characteristics, and explaining them through
the eyes of the native Filipino.

Answer 5

SIKOLOHIYANG
PILIPINO
(Filipino
Psychology)

Question 6

Enriquez’s Kapwa
Model

Answer 6

ACCOMMODATIVE SURFACE VALUES
CONFRONTATIVE SURFACE VALUES
FILIPINO SOCIETAL VALUES

Question 7

ACCOMMODATIVE SURFACE VALUES:

Answer 7

 hiya (propriety/dignity)
 utang na loob (gratitude/solidarity)
 pakikisama (companionship/ esteem)

Question 8

CONFRONTATIVE SURFACE VALUES:

Answer 8

 bahala na (determination)
 sama/ lakas ng loob (resentment/guts)
 pakikibaka (resistance)

Question 9

FILIPINO SOCIETAL VALUES:

Answer 9

 Karangalan (dignity)
 Katarungan (justice)
 Kalayaan (freedom)
* Foundational values of the Filipino nation

Question 10

The core value of KAPWA, or shared identity/
self with others, is the central value that
connects all the different Filipino values.

Answer 10

CORE OF ALL FILIPINO VALUES

Question 11

CORE OF ALL FILIPINO VALUES:

Answer 11

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO (INTERACTING WITH OTHERS)
PAGKAMAKATAO (VALUING PEOPLE)

Question 12

 Linking the core value of kapwa to the surface values is the
interpersonal value of pakiramdam, or shared inner
perception.
 In order to manifest the appropriate surface value toward
others, one has to practice pakikiramdam, that is to sense or
perceive what another person is feeling or thinking.

Answer 12

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO (INTERACTING WITH OTHERS)

Question 13

 Linking the core value of kapwa to the societal values is the
sociopersonal value of kagandahang-loob, or shared humanity.

 In order to share the value of freedom, justice, and dignity with
the rest of Philippine society, one has to experience shared
humanity through kagandahang –loob.

Answer 13

PAGKAMAKATAO (VALUING PEOPLE)

Question 14

Bulatao argues that the word comes closer with shyness, timidity,
embarrassment, and sensitivity to others, or a consideration of the
feelings of others.

is tied to a need to be accepted by others. The fear or anxiety of losing support or approval requires one to be sensitive to others. It can also be in relation to social expectations and the need to conform to these expectations. It is also related to showing respect for other’s feelings and regard for social norms.

Answer 14

HIYA
(SHAME)

Question 15

A system of exchange; debt of gratitude or debt of
obligation; the principle of reciprocity incurred when an individual helps another

 In contrary, it is also the Filipino’s way of expressing

gratitude or opportunity to return the favor
 A beautiful element of Filipino interpersonal relationships that binds a person to his of her home community/country.

Answer 15

UTANG NA LOOB
(RECIPROCITY)

Question 16

 A means for maintaining smooth interpersonal
relations; to go along with or to give in with a group of
the majority; conformity
 Enriquez argued that the most valued form of
relationship in the Philippines goes beyond______

Answer 16

PAKIKISAMA
(YIELDING TO THE MAJORITY/
AUTHORITY)

Question 17

KAPWA IS DIVIDED INTO:

Answer 17

Outsider/ ibang tao
One-of-us/ Hindi ibang tao

Question 18

– as one interacts with people one knows
more deeply, one engages in higher levels of interaction; from pakikitungo, to pakikisalamuha, to pakikilahok, to pakikibagay, and to pakikisama

Answer 18

Outsider/ Ibang tao

Question 19

interaction cocurs at the deeper levels of pakikipagpalagayang-loob; or pakikisangkot, or pakikiisa which is the highest level of interaction

Answer 19

One-of-us/ Hindi ibang tao

Question 20

 Embraces all levels of social interaction
 Kapwa is the unity of the self and others; recognition of
shared identity
 Enriquez argues for a Filipino psychology that begins
with the concept of shared inner self, or a self with
others.

Answer 20

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA

Question 21

The key interpersonal process that allows Filipinos to
sense what the other is feeling and know when it is
appropriate to practice hiya, utang na loob, and
pakikisama. It refers to heightened awareness and
sensitivity

Answer 21

PAKIKIRAMDAM
(SHARED INNER PERCEPTION)

Question 22

_________is measuring (pagtantya) of the other,
being observant/ watchful of the other while ____________ is an active process involving great
care and deliberation in one’s actions toward
another; sensing what the other person is experiencing
or feeling.

Answer 22

Pakiramdam; pakikiramdam