LESSON 1 G.E

1. Chapter 1 – Lesson 3 Activity
“The Self as Cognitive Construct”
Part I. Answer the following questions.
1. List 10 to 15 qualities or things that you think define who you are. What are the qualities or
things about you that other people usually get the wrong impression about?
Lovable Strong
Responsible Patient
Caring Thrifty
Jolly Wise
Loyal Humble
- Being friendly because other people think that I’m not friendly.
2. Differentiate the concepts of “I” and “Me” according to Psychologist William James.
“I” reflects as a subject of experience (self as object) while “me” is corresponds to the self as an
object of experience.
3. Sigmund Freud first coined the terms Id, Ego and Superego. Define each and give specific
example that describes those 3 terms.
According to Freud psychoanalytic theory, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind
that contains sexual and aggressive drives and hidden memories, the super ego operates as a
moral conscience, and the ego is the realistic part that mediates between the desires of the id
and the super ego.
Example of Id
a. A hungry baby cried until he was fed.
Example of Ego
a. Tim really wanted to slug mark for what he had just said. However, Tim knew if he
hit Mark, he would be kicked off the baseball team, and since he loved baseball, he
unclenched his fists and walked away.
Example of Super ego
a. Sarah knew she could steal the supplies from work and no one would know about it.
However she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything
even though she would probably never get caught.

2. 4. Explain briefly the theory of Symbolic Interactionism? Who is the proponent of this theory? B
Why do you think social interaction affects oneself? Elaborate your point.
Is a sociological theory that develops from practical considerations and alludes to peoples particular
utilizations of dialect to make images and normal implications for deductions and correspondence with
others, By: George Herbert Mead
You are able to become more confident to yourself and you will become strong person and open
mindedness.
Part II. Do a research and list ten things to boost your self-esteem or improve your self-concept.
Cite your sources. Analyze which of those tips are more likely to backfire and make someone
conceited or narcissistic and revise them to make the statements both helpful to the individual as
well as society in general.
Be nice to yourself
Do what makes you happy
Surround yourself with the supportive squad
List your accomplishment
Do something creative
Get clear on your values
Challenge your limiting beliefs
Help someone
Heal your past
Stop worrying about what others think
Do something creative
Creative task are a great way to put the flow back into your life. Creativity stimulates the brain,
so the more you use it. When you add the challenge of trying something new, it helps you even
more.