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WorksheetsChapter 5: The Material Self (USELF Understanding the Self)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Discussion about the material self includes topics about:
Body image
SOGIE
Consumerism
Optimal functioning
The positive side of materialism:
Consumerism
Country-level economic prosperity
Saving money
Improve quality of life
Excessive materialism leads to the following, except:
Empathy of people
Environmental degradation
Social inequity
Financial stress
In a research study with Indonesian Gen Z’s in 2020, it was found that being highly materialistic is associated with:
More money savings
Lower grades
Happier romantic relationships
Financial stress
None of the choices given
In a research study with Filipino high school students in 2017, it was found that highly materialistic students had:
More money savings
Lower grades
Happier romantic relationships
Financial stress
None of the choices given
Excessive materialism reduces happiness more strongly in which country?
US
Philippines
Cambodia
Afghanistan
Materialism can result to sustainable economic development under which condition?
When people save money
When people pay their debts on time
When people are pro-environment
When people have decent jobs
Which of the following best defines experiential spending?
Spending money on material possessions such as clothes and jewelry
Spending money on experiences such as vacations and tours
Spending money on home improvements and renovations
Spending money on investments such as stocks and real estate
What is excessive materialism?
A healthy desire to own nice things
A lack of interest in material possessions
A tendency to give away material possessions too easily
A preoccupation with acquiring material possessions beyond what is necessary
Marilyn believes she is already a successful person because she has bought all Apple devices, including MacBook, iPhone, airpods, apple watch, and others. This dimension of materialistic self is:
Acquisition centrality
Acquisition as a pursuit of success
Acquisition as a pursuit of happiness
Possession-defined success
Jayson believes that he will be fulfilled once he gets to buy his dream car. This is an example of which dimension of materialistic self?
Acquisition centrality
Acquisition as a pursuit of happiness
Acquisition as a pursuit of success
Possession-defined success
How can financial literacy help manage excessive materialism?
By teaching individuals how to create a budget and track their spending
By helping individuals understand the prices of material possessions
By providing information about alternative forms of spending money
By teaching individuals how to earn more money
How does environmental literacy (Elit) relate to excessive materialism?
Elit encourages excessive materialism by promoting consumerism
Elit encourages individuals to buy more material possessions
Elit reduces materialism by increasing awareness of the environmental impact of material consumption
Elit encourages individuals to dispose of their material possessions more frequently
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce one's reliance on material possessions?
Being thankful for whatever you have right now
Prioritizing self-care by wearing clothes that are on trend
Volunteering by going into service-oriented activities
Spending time with friends to boost social connections
What are some benefits of spending on experiences rather than material possessions?
Accumulating more material wealth and status
Making more efficient use of time and energy
Enhancing physical appearance and attractiveness
Creating lasting memories and building social connections
