Islamic Perspective on Psychology (W2)

Identify the element of soul in the study of human behavior.

• The social influences that dictate behavior.
• The physical attributes that shape a person's appearance.
• The intrinsic qualities that define a person's essence.
• The financial status that impacts decision-making.

Explain the relationship between mind, body and soul.

• The mind, body, and soul are interconnected, influencing each other to form a holistic human experience.
• The body is the only aspect that matters for well-being.
• The soul has no influence on mental health.
• The mind and body are completely separate entities.

Describe Islamic view in all five issues of human nature.

• Human nature is solely based on survival instincts.
• All humans are inherently evil and selfish.
• Submission to societal norms is the only purpose of life.
• Islamic view on human nature includes dignity, free will, innate goodness, social responsibility, and submission to Allah.

To compare Islamic perspective with those of the modern perspective regarding the human nature.

• Islamic perspective emphasizes individualism over community; modern perspective focuses on spiritual growth.
• Islamic perspective sees human nature as inherently good with divine purpose; modern perspective views it as shaped by biological and social factors.
• Islamic perspective sees humans as inherently flawed; modern perspective argues for a purely rational approach.
• Islamic perspective views human nature as a blank slate; modern perspective believes in absolute morality.

What is the Islamic redefinition of psychology?

• The study of observable behavior only.

• The scientific study of the manifestation of the souls.

• The study of cognitive processes alone.

• The study of biological functions.

What does the concept of fitrah include in Islamic psychology?

• Only biological aspects.

• Only spiritual aspects.

• Both biological and spiritual aspects.

• Only environmental influences.

What does the Quran suggest about human nature?

• It is inclined toward seeking divine guidance.

• It is solely based on environmental factors.

• It is purely biological.

• It is only a product of cognitive processes.

How does Islamic psychology view the balance between conscious and unconscious factors?

• It ignores unconscious factors.

• It recognizes the influence of both.

• It focuses only on conscious factors.

• It considers only biological drives.

What is the role of the soul in Islamic psychology?

• It is irrelevant to human behavior.

• It moderates the human tendency driven by desires.

• It only influences cognitive processes.

• It is solely a biological entity.

What does Islamic perspective emphasize regarding observable behavior and internal mental processes?

• They are completely separate.

• They should be integrated with a spiritual dimension.

• Only observable behavior is important.

• Only internal processes matter.