Lesson 4

Question 1

a general term which is commonly used to refer to the entire human race.

Answer 1

Man

Question 2

refers to a man as a species – homo sapiens sapiens or modern human beings.

Answer 2

Human

Question 3

much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities.

Answer 3

Person

Question 4

considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution.
Humans also share with other animals the so-called primal instincts for survival and reproduction.

Answer 4

Biological perspective

Question 5

places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature.
Man possesses mental faculties that enable him to possess awareness, a sense of self, and the capacity to perceive and experience.

Answer 5

Psychological perspective

Question 6

refers to the human mind and is divided into conscious and unconscious mind.

Answer 6

Psyche

Question 7

part which governs awareness

Answer 7

Conscious mind

Question 8

consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts and desire.

Answer 8

Unconscious mind

Question 9

ability to understand experiences in order to solve problems or do tasks, and engage in decision making and judgement

Answer 9

Rationality

Question 10

ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various situations.

Answer 10

Intelligence

Question 11

ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feeling and mental state, and the capacity for self-reflection

Answer 11

Introspection

Question 12

ability to perceive and experience reality through the physical body that enables the self to form one’s own consciousness.

Answer 12

Cognition

Question 13

focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs.
This perspective considers man as a productive being; his primary role is to produce and engage in labor.

Answer 13

Economic Perspective

Question 14

believes that no individual is fully-sufficient; thus a human being is always inclined to coexist with others and be part of a community.

Answer 14

Social and Political Perspective

Question 15

considers man as God’s creation.
Man is considered to have a special relationship with the Creator, being created in His image and given an immortal spirit.

Answer 15

Theological Perspective

Question 16

refers to the individual, and all the attributes and characteristics that set him or her apart from other human beings.
Significant concepts related to the concept of the human person are the self, identity, and personhood*

Answer 16

Human Person

Question 17

this view holds that the self is a natural part of the human being and self-awareness plays an essential part in recognizing the innate self.

Answer 17

The self as innate

Question 18

this view holds that awareness of the self is gained through interaction with the world and other human beings.

Answer 18

The self as emergent

Question 19

this view holds that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time.

Answer 19

The self as integrated and developing

Question 20

defined as the distinct personality of an individual.
Personal identity is composed of a person’s unique physical characteristics, mental attributes, experiences, memories, ideas, and views.

Answer 20

Identity

Question 21

the recognition of a human being as a distinct entity – a person.

Answer 21

Personhood

Question 22

holds that a human being is considered a person if he or she possesses the ability to determine his or her life through “reasoned free choice.”
assumes that man possesses reason, the capacity for reflection, and the ability to engage in decision making.

Answer 22

The person as an “autonomous being”

Question 23

asserts that the human being has the inherent capacity to function as a person.
emphasizes the potential of the human being and recognizes that each human possesses the means to achieve his or her capabilities.

Answer 23

The person as a “unified individual”

Question 24

asserts that a human being becomes a person through interactions with other human beings

Answer 24

The person in relation to others