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How much do you know about the self in the western

and eastern thoughts? Tell whether the statement is

true or false.

True 1. The hindus believe that there is a part of being a brahman in everyone.

True 2.Hinduism also preserves the religious dimensions of family and society.

True 3.Religions have rituals.

False 4.Eastern thoughts lead to becoming individualistic in ways.

True 5.The Confucian way teaches the individual to be righteous.

True 6.People are taught to balance the opposites in Taoism.

False 7.Islam teaches the individual to think only of himself.

False 8.Verbalizing something is an act in the individualistic culture.

True 9.People in the collectivistic cultures understand each other even with just

nonverbal cues.

True 10.Laying out the cards is a manifestation of a collectivistic culture.

Activity:

Go to the following websites and answer based on the instructions written on the

following pages. Be honest with your answers and submit the result of your self-

assessment on individualism-collectivism scale.

Scale: The items should be mixed up prior to administering the questionnaire.All items are
answered on a 9-point scale, ranging from 1= never or definitely no and 9 = always or definitely yes.

Horizontal individualism items:

6 1. I'd rather depend on myself than others.

 8 2. I rely on myself most of the time; I rarely rely on others.

6 3. I often do "my own thing."

7 4. My personal identity, independent of others, is very important to me.

Vertical individualism items:

2 1. It is important that I do my job better than others.

1 2. Winning is everything.

1 3. Competition is the law of nature.

2 4. When another person does better than I do, I get tense and aroused.

Horizontal collectivism items:

9 1. If a coworker gets a prize, I would feel proud.

8 2. The well-being of my coworkers is important to me.

6 3. To me, pleasure is spending time with others.

1 4. I feel good when I cooperate with others.

Vertical collectivism items:

7 1. Parents and children must stay together as much as possible.

9 2. It is my duty to take care of my family, even when 1 have to sacrifice what I want.

9 3. Family members should stick together, no matter what sacrifices are required.

9 4. It is important to me that I respect the decisions made by my groups

Learner’s Feedback Form

Name of Student: Princess Lyka A. Pena

Program :Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Year Level : 1st year Section : BSA 1C

Faculty :

Schedule : 1:30- 3:00

Course Packet : Code : COMD5 Title : Eastern and Western Concept of the Self

How do you feel about the topic or concept presented?

 I completely get it.

In what particular portion of this course packet, you feel that you are struggling or

Lost?

NONE BECAUSE THE GIVEN MODULE IS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND

Did you raise your concern to you instructor?  Yes  No

If No, state your reason?

When I reread it every time I get it.

To further improve this course packet, what part do you think should be enhanced?

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How do you want it to be enhanced?

For me the unfamiliar word I want to be enhanced it more but overall the module is
understandable