THE MATERIAL SELF AND ECONOMICAL SELF

Question 1

The self is everything that an individual considers to be his or hers, not only his or her body and material possessions but also his or her reputation and beliefs. (William James).

Answer 1

Material Self

Question 2

is composed of the material self which is the manifestation of one’s identity through his material possessions.

Answer 2

Self

Question 3

(3) Basic components of the material self

Answer 3

Body

The clothes that people wear

House, car, pets and other things that he or she considers as his or her possessions

Question 4

One of the tasks of adolescents is to accept and appreciate the physical characteristics of their ____.

Answer 4

body

Question 5

tend to worry about their bodies and physical appearance.

Answer 5

Adolescents

Question 6

represents the self.

Answer 6

Clothes

Question 7

symbolically defines a person’s identity.

A person’s pet could be an expression of one’s social status, pride, and prestige, as in owning a dog or cat of a very expensive breed.

Answer 7

HOUSE, CAR, PETS AND OTHER THINGS THAT HE OR SHE CONSIDERS AS HIS OR HER POSSESSIONS

Question 8

may be one’s immediate and extended family members as well as close friends with whom one feels psychologically connected.

These people are likely to shape and influence the development of one’s self and identity.

Answer 8

People (valuable individual relationships)

Question 9

Regardless of how much or how little material possessions have, they remain valuable because these possessions are symbolic of one’s social status

The more expensive your material possessions are, the more other people are impressed

Answer 9

THE ROLE OF MATERIAL POSSESSIONS ON THE SENSE OF SELF AND IDENTITY

Question 10

suggested that material possessions act as an objective manifestation of the self. Material possessions can be reflection of hard work and success People tend to measure their success through the amount of their material possessions.

Answer 10

Russel Belk

Question 11

refers to giving more importance to material possessions than intangible values.

Answer 11

MATERIALISM

Question 12

is one who is excessively concerned with acquisition of material possession.

Answer 12

A materialistic person

Question 13

The strong desire for material possessions could also lead to

Answer 13

psychological dysfunction or impairment.

Question 14

-Characterized by an obsession with shopping and buying behaviors that can cause adverse consequences. (ex. Debts)

Answer 14

COMPULSIVE BUYING DISORDER

(CBD)

Question 15

• A culture focused on the purchase and consumption of goods and services in society, which greatly influences values, activities and the social status of its members.

Answer 15

CONSUMER CULTURE

Question 16

is one which people spend a great deal of time, money, and energy to consume commercial products, goods and services.

Answer 16

A consumerist society

Question 17

is the assumption of material
goods and services in excess of one’s basic needs it is closely bed to materialism. Both heavily influence the way individuals view the self

Answer 17

CONSUMERISM

Question 18

People tend to be happier and more motivated when their wants and needs are met

On the other hand, it encourages people to buy products and services they do not really need or afforc.

The state of wants and needs tends to be encless, and thus could cause negative effects such as dissatisfaction, unhappiness and depression

Answer 18

CONSUMERISM

It can be viewed positively and negatively.