Understanding the Self: A Quiz

What perspective does sociology take on the self?

• It views the self as shaped by social interactions.

• It sees the self as a unique individual.

• It considers the self as a culturally influenced idea.

• It defines the self through psychological characteristics.

Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'Cogito, ergo sum'?

• John Locke

• René Descartes

• David Hume

• Immanuel Kant

What does the term 'monism' refer to in philosophy?

• The belief in multiple selves.

• The view that all reality is composed of a single substance.

• The idea that the self is an illusion.

• The separation of mind and body.

What is the primary focus of contemporary anthropology regarding the self?

• The self as a static entity.

• The self as a product of cultural influences.

• The self as an individualistic concept.

• The self as a purely psychological construct.

According to George Herbert Mead, how does self-identity develop?

• Through individual introspection.

• Through social interactions over time.

• Through philosophical reasoning.

• Through genetic inheritance.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of modernity according to Giddens?

• Industrialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Dynamism

What does the Eastern view of the self emphasize?

• The self as separate from the environment.

• The self as interconnected with the world.

• The self as a fixed entity.

• The self as a purely rational construct.

What is the 'ideal self' according to Rogers?

• The person you currently are.

• The person you aspire to be.

• The person defined by societal norms.

• The person you were in childhood.

What is the main idea of the 'Socratic Method'?

• To promote individualism.

• To provide direct answers to questions.

• To use questioning to uncover underlying beliefs.

• To teach through lectures.

Which philosopher argued that the self consists of successive impressions?

• Gilbert Ryle

• David Hume

• Sigmund Freud

• John Locke