Study Guide Prepared By: Cuyan, Aurora S
Study Guide Prepared By: Cuyan, Aurora S
Study Guide Prepared By: Cuyan, Aurora S
Study Schedule
Week Topic Learning outcomes Activities
Introduction About the Course
Aug. 2021 Diagnostic Test: This activity aims to draw out your own perceptions of yourself and how you
Week 2 relate with and to the world. Since you do not yet have a clear understanding of the subject
matter, we do not expect you to elucidate much on the matter. However, we encourage you to
introspect and think deeply and clearly as your answer the following questions. Compose your
essay in three paragraphs – introduction, body/summary, and conclusion.
Brawner, Daisy G. et al (2018). Understanding the self. C & E Publishing, Inc 839 EDSA, South Triangle,
Quezon City
Belk (2013). Extended Self in a Digital World. Journal of Consumer Research. 40. 3. 477 — 500 (For the
topic, Unpacking The Self - The Digital self)
Brown,B. (2017). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love,
Parent and Lead. New York Times
Covey,S.R. (2004). The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change.
SImon and Schuster
Demello, M. (2014). Beautiful Bodies. Pp 173 188. And Fat and Thin Bodies. 189 — 205. In Body Studies:
An
Introduction. Routledge (For the topic, Unpacking the Self - The Physical Self)
Dittmer, H. The Individual Centered Approach: Material Possessions as Parts of the Extended Self. Pp. 41-
64 and Possessions as Symbolic Expressions of Identity. Pp. 95-121 in The Social Psychology of
Material Possessions: To Have is to Be? St. Martin's Press.
J. Duntosky, K.A. Rawson, E.J. Marsh, M.J. Nathan, & D. T. Willingham. (2013). Improving Students'
Learning with Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions from Cognitive and Educational
Psychology. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 14(1), 4-58.
Doi:10.1177/1529100612453266 (For the topic, Managing and Caring for the Self) Ellison et. Al.
(2006). Managing impressions online: Self presentation processes in the online dating environment.
Journal of Computer Mediated Communication. 11. 415 — 441. Dot: 10.11 1/j.1083-6101
9006.00020x
Horsley,K. (2016). Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advance Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember
More and be More Productive.
Johnson,S. (2018). Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in
Your Life. Amazon
Knight,K. (2017). Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity
and Time Management. Kindle Editio
Levine,A. & Heller,R. (2010). Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You.
London, England
Benguet State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
SS 21 Understanding the Self
STUDY GUIDE Prepared by: CUYAN, AURORA S.
Macayan, Jonathan V. et al (2018). Understanding the self. C & E Publishing, Inc 839 EDSA, South
Triangle, Quezon City
McAdams,D.P., Josselson,R., Lieblich. (eds)(2013). Identity and Story: Creating Self in Narrative (Narrative
Study of Lives). Amazon
Medina,J. (2014). Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home and School. 2 nd
edition. Pear Press
Neff, K. (2012). The Science of Self Compassion. In Germer & Siegel (eds). Compassion and Wellness in
Psychotherapy.
NY. Guilford Press. 79-92. Or http://self-compassion.org/the-research
Sosis, R. (2010). The Adaptive Value of Religious Ritual. In Angeloni (ed). Annual Editions: Anthropology
10/11. 33rd ed. McGraw Hill. 133-137.
Stein & Stein (2011). Ritual. In the Anthropology of Religion) Magic and Witchcraft. Prentice Hall. 77-102.
Taag. Gregorio C. et. al (2018). Understanding the Self/ IPM Publising House. Bulacan.