Lesson 7: Material Self Flashcards
Aspect of the self that considers your material possessions or something that belongs to you (body, money shoes, etc.) or something you belong to (family and friends)
material self
What are the components of material self
- Home
- Immediate Family
- Clothes
- Body
it is the earliest nest of our selfhood
home
the style and the brand of clothes : Form of self expression
clothes
inner most part of our material self; Intentionally, we invest on our body; We strive to make sure that this body functions well and good; We do have preferential body part
body
is the idea that increasing the consumption of goods and services purchased in the market is always a desirable goal and that a person’s wellbeing and happiness depend fundamentally on obtaining consumer goods and material possessions.
consumerism
Making you agree initially with the smaller request. Eventually they will start making bigger request
foot in the door phenomenon
Following up an extravagant request with a reasonable one
door in the face phenomenon
The negative effect of the strong desire for material possessions.
materialism
excessively concerned with material possessions
high level of materialism
effects of material possession
- Used as status symbols
- Material possessions can reflect hard work and success
- People tend to measure success through material possessions.
- Material possessions can make people more motivated to work harder to achieve them
- I can affect our mental health
Valuing of items more highly just as soon as we own them
endowment effect
what is the downside of endowment effect
dependent with material possessions
persistent difficulty getting rid or parting with possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts their ability to use their living or workspace
hoarding disorder
