Knowing Oneself Quiz

What explains the phrase “read thyself” of Thomas Hobbes?

• It is the effort toward self-fulfillment.

• An individual can learn more by studying others.

• Must not boast and attend to the option of others.

• Learning through one’s experiences and achievements.

Which does NOT state the nature of the ID?

• Starts from birth

• Focuses on one’s desire

• Develops at the age of 5

• Satisfies pleasure principle

Which states FACT about the SUPEREGO?

• Acquired from birth.

• Holds persons moral judgment.

• Developed for a long period of time.

• Affected by persons unique identity

Which statement can define the EGO?

• Satisfies ones wants

• Operates according to reality

• Develops according to one’s desire

• Affects persons opinion toward himself

Which statement is true about mind as a seat of consciousness as defined by Rene Descartes?

• Through our minds we perceive the future

• Through our minds we know ourselves better

• Through our minds we realized our past experiences

• Through our minds we keep on discovering people’s belief.

Which is NOT true about self-development?

• Every people will undergo this process

• Everybody will look for ways to understand himself/herself

• Everyone will find it difficult to know himself/herself

• Every individual has the chance of knowing himself/herself.

What is likely to happen when one gained complete understanding of himself/herself?

• He/she will seek professional help

• He/she will find difficult knowing others

• He/she will build a better life on his/her own

• He/she will take his/her part in the society successfully.

Why should a person develop the ego?

• He/she will become more mature

• He/she will appear more educated

• He/she will gain more in life

• He/she will learn how to control his/her instincts

Why is Superego important?

• This gives person guidelines of distinguishing right from wrong.

• This teaches an individual to be more careful of his/her actions.

• This provides concept of communities “rules for judging people’s actions.

• This helps one realize whether actions of others are needed to be judged.

Why did Lao Tzu say that Mastering yourself is true power?

• Mastering one’s personality will give you courage to do everything.

• Knowing yourself will effectively increase your strength and positive traits.

• Being familiar with one’s personality is really an advantage for one to understand the rest.

• Knowing oneself will allow one to respond to a situation according to his/her behavior.