WHOLE BRAIN LEARNING SYSTEM

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION

PERSONAL GRADE
DEVELOPMENT 11/12

I
LEARNING QUARTER

MODULE WEEK 2

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 MODULE IN
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
11/12

QUARTER I
WEEK 2

Developing the Whole Person

Development Team

Writer: Vincent John A. Lucagan

Editor: Arsenio Edgar Pascua III

Reviewer: Julianne Grace B. Bagaoisan

Illustrators: Jessie Cecil M. Munar Abraham S. Salvador

Lay-out Artist: Bryll B. Atienza

Management Team:

Vilma D. Eda Joye D. Madalipay

Lourdes B. Arucan Juanito S. Labao

Arsendio A. Cabacungan

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 What I Need to Know

This module demonstrates an understanding of the various aspects of holistic development:

physiological, cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social. The learners shall be able to illustrate the
connections between thoughts, feelings and behavior of a person holistically.
1. Discuss the relationship among physiological, cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social
development to understand one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors;
2. Evaluate one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and
3. Show the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in real-life situations.

The module is divided into 2 lessons, namely:

Lesson 1- Five Areas of Personal Development
Lesson 2- Evaluation of One’s Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors in Actual Life Situations

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 What I Know

Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It refers to the physical changes in the body as well as changes in skills related to
movement.
a. Social development c. Emotional development
b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
2. This has something to do with the feelings that you experience.
a. Social development c. Emotional development
b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
3. It is about the innate capacity to relate with others, to connect, and feel the sense of
belongingness.
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
4. It refers to the person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts,
attitudes, beliefs and values.
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
5. It is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul. Spirit or the “inner
essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted.
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Physiological development
6. Elma loves to read book at the library and her favorite author is Shakespeare. What
dimension of development she possesses?
a. Social development c. Emotional development
b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
7. Manny is an active member of the community, he attends all meeting and shared his
opinions for the betterment of the barangay, the barangay council loves to have Manny in
their group even his not a member of the barangay council. What dimension of development
Manny possesses?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
8. Adria is experiencing menarche, she observed that she is having her first menstruation.
What dimension of development Adria is experiencing?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Physiological development
9. Marion is the friendliest among his classmates, he loves to mingle with other people, but
sometimes his mood changes when he hates something. What dimension of development
Marion is experiencing?
a. Social development c. Emotional development

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 b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
10. Mama Emmy is very devoted on her beliefs. She always makes sure that she attends the
mass every Sunday in any means. What dimension of development Mama Emmy possess?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development

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 Lesson
Five Areas of Personal
1 Development

Human development is the way the people change and grow across their life span. There are
many types of development that people go through. As children learn problem-solving skills, their
cognitive (or thinking) development grows. When people age, they often develop wisdom, which means
they are better able to handle stress, a process that is part of emotional development.

What’s In

As discussed in the previous module, Personality refers to how an individual uniquely thinks
feels and behaves in the different situations. As we look back, below are some questions to ponder.
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. How do you know your personality?

2. Why is it important to know yourself better? What are the things you want to develop and
improve within yourself?
3. Is there important in understanding and studying yourself, especially when you feel helpless
and quarantine in your own home? Cite some reasons.
4. How do you feel for those who early give up in life such as news about suicide, the feeling of
hopelessness, and other sad news? If you are in their position, what will you do? Explain your
answer.
5. What is the best way to describe the self? State your belief and philosophy.

Notes to the Teacher

Please check the answers of the learner. If all the answers are correct, the
learner will proceed to the next part of this module. Otherwise, assist the learner
to recall facts about the abovementioned periods for better understanding of the
next lessons or the students can visit the website www.psychologyprogram.com
for understanding the five aspects of personal development.

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 What’s New

Before we proceed to the lesson, let me ask first, “How well do you know yourself?” Have you noticed
those “changes” within yourself, and how do you react to those developments?

ACTIVITY 1.1: Self-assessment (Critical Thinking, Character)

Instruction: Assess yourself based on the following statement. The highest rate is 5 and the lowest is
1.
Rate
Statement
1 2 3 4 5
1. I have a healthy physical body

2. I get enough rest and sleep

3. My body is fed with nutritious

food and sufficient water to help the
physiological system functions more
optimally

4. I suffer from body aches and pains

5. During this pandemic crisis, I

consider myself as safe from viruses
and diseases

6. I am an emotional person

7. I easily get angry

8. I am friendly

9. I have good study habits

10. I am a spiritual person

Analysis: After a brief self-assessment regarding your physical, emotional, social, cognitive and
spiritual development, what are the things you want to improve or develop? Why is this so?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 What is it

Life seems to have become a bewildering maze at times. Thus, you try to reflect on your
common beliefs. Amidst these developments, it helps recognize how the different physiological,
cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social developments are in a dynamic relationship. By recognizing
such changes, you can understand and evaluate your thoughts.

The following section discusses how to develop one’s personality and to make it well balanced.

Five Areas of Personal Development

Area Development
Physiological development Refers to physical changes in the body as well as the senses
and changes in skills related to movement.
Emotional development It has something to do with the feelings that you experience.
Social development It is about our innate capacity to relate with others, to
connect and to feel the sense of belonginess.
Cognitive development Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her
thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and values.
Spiritual development It is discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul,
spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or
taken of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values in
discovering the meaning of life.

PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Physical health is defined as the condition of your body, taking into consideration everything
from the absence of disease to fitness level.

Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by:
• Lifestyle: diet, level of physical activity, and behavior (eating unhealthy foods);
• Human biology: a person’s genetics and physiology may make it easier or harder to achieve
good physical health;
• Environment: our surroundings and exposure to factors such as sunlight or toxic substances;
and
• Healthcare service: good healthcare can help prevent illness, as well as to detect and treat
illness.

It is important to take care of your body. Live healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise
regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Manage stress and go for regular medical check-ups. Practice
good hygiene.

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Emotional health is an important part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people are in
control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can cope with life’s challenges. Emotions are
responses that generate biochemical reactions in our bodies, changing the physical state.

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There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health.
• Be aware of your emotions and reactions. Notice what in your life makes you sad, frustrated,
or angry. Try to address or change those things.
• Think before you act. Emotions can be powerful. Give yourself time to think, and be calm
before you say or do something you might regret.
• Manage stress. Try to change situations, causing you stress. Learn relaxation methods to cope
with stress.
• Strive for balance. Find a healthy balance between work and play and between activity and rest.
Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life.
• Take care of your physical health. Your physical health can affect your emotional health.
Exercise regularly, eat healthy meals and get enough sleep. Do not abuse drugs or alcohol.
• Connect with others. We are social creatures. We need positive connections

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Social Development refers to how people develop social and emotional skills across the
lifespan, with particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Healthy social development allows us
to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people in our lives.

As a person develop and perceive its individuality within a community, he/she also gains skills
to communicate with other people and process his/her actions. Social development most often refers to
how a person develops friendships and other relationships and how a person handles conflict with peers.
Why is social development important?

Social development can impact many other forms of development a person experience. Healthy
social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other
people.

Healthy social development can help you:

• Develop Communication Skills. An ability to interact with others allows for more opportunities
to practice communications skills
• Build self-esteem. When a person is unable to make friends, it can be frustrating or even painful.
A good circle of friends reinforces a person’s comfort level with her individuality.
• Strengthen learning skills. Studies show that children who have a hard time getting along with
classmates as early as a preschool are more likely to experience later academic difficulties.
• Resolve conflicts. Stronger self-esteem and better language skills can ultimately lead to a better
ability to resolve differences with peers.
• Establish a positive attitude. A positive attitude ultimately leads to better relationships with
others and higher levels of self-confidence.

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Cognitive development means how people think, explore, and figure things out. It is the
development of knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think
about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive development. This
aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other mental
endeavors.

Mental abilities are developed by engaging in intellectual pursuits such as studies, work, and
figuring out how best to deal with challenges—thinking, planning, organizing, evaluating, and
maximizing cognitive abilities. The more we study, the more we learn; while the more we learn, the
more we can study better.

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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Spiritual development is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul,
spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted (Llaneza-Ramos, 2017). It is
when one experiences a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values as one discovers the
meaning of life. It also allows people to connect with a Higher Power that is called by many names like
"God, Buddha, Allah.” “We are Christians, we are committed to the poor, we value people, we are
partners, and are responsive.” As we grow spiritually, our attitude toward life also changes for the better
in many ways. Most of our problems stem from our perceptions and expectations of ourselves and of
the world. One will realize that this solves half the problems of our life. Spiritual growth and
development help us to imbibe humility. Spirituality and inner peace is a way of life. It helps us to
develop great strength and courage. Spiritual growth and development help to make human being better
citizens.

What’s More

Activity 1.2:

Instruction: Create a diagram “About Myself” using the Five Areas of Personality
Development. This will be your “Personal Reflection”. You can create your own style of
diagram. Write your name at the center of the diagram. Example:

Spiritual

Physiological Social

Your
Nickname

Cognitive Emotional

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Rubrics for Personal Reflection
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS OBTAINED
POINTS
Content The student was able to reflects his/her personal 10
experiences and social experiences using the five areas of
personal development
Creativity The diagram was created artistically using his/her own 6
design
Organization The ideas were well organized based on the concept of 4
personal development
Total 10

What I Have Learned

My Learning Log

You will prepare a Learning Log. A Learning Log is a simple and direct way to help you
integrate the lesson content, process, and personal feelings that you experience in every lesson. Make
entries in your logs after your class in Personal Development

1. What did I do in my Personal Development class today?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2. What did I learn?
________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

3. What did I find interesting about the lesson?

________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

4. What questions do I have about what I learned?

________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

5. What is the point of today’s lesson?

________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity 1.3: Personal Development Advocacy

Instruction: Create a printed pamphlet for advocacy about the importance of developing the whole of
oneself focused on the five areas of personal development. (A pamphlet is a small booklet containing
information or arguments about a single subject. You may refer to it using other words, like leaflet,
brochure, flyer, handout or booklet.) Post something on your social media account or give the pamphlets
to some of your friends and love one to inform them of the significance of this developmental goal of
forming people with holistic personalities and try to get as many likes and appreciation as possible!

Create and Enjoy!

Rubrics
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS OBTAINED
POINTS
Content The printed pamphlet contained the required information 10
as specified in the instruction.
Creativity The work was well-organized and the message of the 5
pamphlet is well understood.
Organization The pamphlets were given and appreciated by peers. 5
Total 20

Assessment

Instruction: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is TRUE and if FALSE
change the underlined word to make the statement correct. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
___________1. Personal Development involves five aspects: physiological, emotional, social,
cognitive and spiritual.
___________2. Social Development is the innate capacity to relate with others.
___________3. Social Development when looking at a person we must consider the whole person.
What is the part of self that pertains to the inner essence, our soul and spirit? It guides
us in discovering the meaning of our life.
___________4. Attitude has three components: Affection, Cognitive, and Physiological Development.
___________5. Emotional Development are responses that generate biochemical reactions in our
bodies, changing the physical state.

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____________6. According to Dr. Tsipursky, Cognitive Development is defined as a relatively
enduring organization of beliefs, feelings and behavioral tendencies towards socially
significant objects, groups, events or symbols.
____________7. According to Cambridge dictionary Physiological Development it is defined as the
quality that involves deep feelings and beliefs of a religious nature, rather than the
physical parts of life.
____________8. Emotional Development are subjective judgements that people make about the
importance of certain things or issues. A person develops values being polite and
considerate
____________9. Cognitive Development are the ideas that people judge to be true.
___________10. Cognitive Development are qualities which typically reflect what one prizes and are
manifested in values or what one considers as essential to his/her self.

Additional activities

Activity 1.4 “My Idol”

Instruction: Create a simple essay about the person you idolize the most and give reasons why you
like that person base on the five (5) areas of personal development.

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 CRITERIA
CATEGORIES 5 4 2 1
Professional Adequate Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory
Introductory paragraph
clearly states subject of Introductory paragraph Introductory paragraph No attempt is made to
essay and captures states subject of essay attempts to state subject state the subject of the
Introduction reader's attention. Thesis but is not particularly of essay but does not essay in an introductory
statement is effectively engaging. contain a clear thesis. paragraph.
crafted.
Writer uses vivid words
Writer uses vivid words Writer uses a limited
and phrases that linger or
and phrases that linger or vocabulary that does not
draw pictures in the Writer uses words that
draw pictures in the communicate strongly or
reader's mind, and the communicate clearly, but
Word Choice choice and placement of
reader's mind, but
the writing lacks variety,
capture the reader's
occasionally the words interest. Jargon or cliches
the words seems sophistication, or flair.
are used inaccurately or may detract from the
accurate, natural and not
seem overdone. meaning.
forced.
Writer organizes the Writer organizes the
Writer organizes the
essay in multiple, fully- essay in multiple Writer does not organize
Organization essay in paragraphs that
developed paragraphs paragraphs with some the essay in paragraphs.
need further
and with transitions and links transitions and links that
development. Transitions
There are no transitions
Development that connect the body connect the body or links back to the
and links to the thesis are
paragraphs back to the paragraphs back to the thesis.
inadequate.
thesis. thesis.
There are serious errors
There are some errors;
Grammar and There are no errors in There are errors that that interfere with the
however, these errors do
Mechanics grammar or punctuation. distract the reader. reader's understanding of
not distract the reader.
the essay.

Lesson Connecting Thoughts, Feelings,

and Behaviors for Evaluating
2 One’s Self

Personality refers to the long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to consistently
think, feel, and behave in specific ways. Our personality is what makes us unique individuals. Each
person has an idiosyncratic pattern of enduring, long-term characteristics, and a manner in which he or
she interacts with other individuals and the world around them. How do we evaluate ourselves? What
are the factors that determine our personality? What makes us unique? Does our environment affect
how we think and behave?

What I Know

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. According to dictionary.com –this is the product of mental activity and the capacity or faculty
of thinking, reasoning, and imagining.
A. Belief B. Feelings C. Thought D. Behavior

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 2. These are conscious experiences, although not every conscious experience, such as seeing or
believing.
A. Belief B. Feelings C. Thought D. Behavior
3. It consists of an organism's external reactions to its environment. A. Emotion B. Feelings C.
Thought D. Behavior
4. ____________is a well-known psychologist for describing the principles of operant
conditioning. He believed that the environment determines behavior.
A. B.F. Skinner C. Albert Bandura
B. Erik Erikson D. Sigmund Freud
5. His Personality Theory goes into depth about how human behaviors are developed. Basically,
his theory entails that humans learn through observing others' actions, behaviors, and the
outcome of these behaviors.
A. B.F. Skinner C. Albert Bandura
B. Erik Erikson D. Sigmund Freud
6. What can you achieve if you may be able to manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors?
A. Ambition C. Credits
B. Goals D. Success
7. What do you call the system that corresponds to our emotions and intuition?
A. System 1 C. Autopilot System
B. System 2 D. Intentional System
8. It is the type of system that requires no conscious effort to function.
A. Automatic System C. Autopilot System
B. Intentional System D. System 2
9. It is the system that reflects our rational thinking and centers around the prefrontal cortex.
A. Automatic System C. Unintentional System
B. Intentional System D. Autopilot System
10. The following are the steps in tracking your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to identify the
reasons why you are feeling down or unhappy. EXCEPT?
A. Time C. Behavior
B. Thoughts D.Conclusion

What’s In

As discussed in the previous lesson, there are five areas of personality development. These
aspects include the mental, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social aspects. Thus, these areas provide
a different view of the process of developing the personality of an individual.

Knowing that no two individuals are the same, there are many things to consider when we talk
about personality development. We may look the same and may have had similar experiences in life,
but we are all unique in our ways. Many factors have gone into the development of a particular type of
personality. From childhood to adulthood, we go through different processes, experiences, and
situations that contribute to the formation of our personality.

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 What’s New

A Story That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
"At 41, I left my boyfriend, job, condo and moved back home."
—Jill Sherer Murray, 54, Doylestown, PA What’s New 17

"Even though I had everything I had ever wanted, and lived in a great city for almost 20 years,
I was being held back. My life simply wasn't moving me forward in the direction of my dreams or
allowing me to grow in the ways I truly wanted. While my life was good, it just wasn't good enough.
There were things I wanted to do and be and have that I knew were out there, but if I stayed where I
was, they'd remain outside of grasp. I wanted marriage and, after 12 years, my boyfriend still couldn't
make that commitment. In fact, I recently gave a TEDx talk called "The Unstoppable Power of Letting
Go" about how I let go of that relationship. I also wanted to be a writer and a speaker and a teacher,
and, while I was writing a column for big magazine, I was also stagnant in a corporate job that just
didn't move me. And while I adored Chicago, my love for a city just wasn't enough to keep me stuck.
So, even though it was utterly terrifying and the fear of being alone was palpable, I left anyway. I told
my boyfriend it was over and put everything I owned into my Toyota RAV4 and a moving truck and
moved four states away to my hometown. It was the scariest and best thing I'd ever done in my life.
Within a year of leaving, I found myself living in a bucolic artist's community, writing a blog called
'Diary of a Writer in Mid-Life Crisis' for a well-known literary magazine, freelance writing, and
enjoying a happy engagement to a wonderful man I thought I'd never find."
Source: Reader’s Digest, 15 Stories That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
ACTIVITY 2.1: Changing Life Patterns
Instruction:
1. After you read the story above, think about an event/situation in your life that really changed
you.
2. In the table below, write at least three events /situations and the ways on how you improved
yourself.

Event/Situation Reaction Changes you made to

improve your self

Analysis: After you realize that there are things that you must change for the better, what do you
think is the main factor that changes a person? Check on the list below, which you think of how
human behaviors develop.

Environment
Feelings
Thought
Behavior

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 What is it
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior

The only things we can control in life are our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If we can
manage those, we can achieve our goals and gain success in life.

To have this level of control, we need to learn about the science-based patterns behind our
emotions and thoughts and manage them. If we know how our minds work, we can be intentional about
influencing our thinking and feeling patterns. We can evaluate reality more clearly, make better
decisions, and improve our ability to achieve our goals. Thus, we gain greater agency and the quality
of living intentionally. How do our minds work? Intuitively, our mind feels like a cohesive whole. We
perceive ourselves as intentional and rational thinkers. However, cognitive science research shows that
in reality, the intentional part of our mind is similar to a little rider on top of a huge elephant of emotions
and intuitions. Roughly speaking, we have two thinking systems. Daniel Kahneman, who won the
Nobel Prize for his research on behavioral economics, calls them “System 1” and “System 2."

Nevertheless, I think the terms “autopilot system” and “intentional system” describe them more
clearly and intuitively. The autopilot system corresponds to our emotions and intuitions. Its cognitive
processes take place mainly in the amygdala and other parts of the brain that developed early in
evolution. This system guides our daily habits, helps us make snap decisions, and reacts instantly to
dangerous life-and-death situations (such as saber-toothed tigers) through the freeze, fight or flight
stress response. While it helped us survive in the past, the fight-or-flight response is not an excellent fit
for modern life.

We have many small stresses (and big stresses) that are not life-threatening, but the autopilot
system treats them like tigers. This produces an unnecessarily stressful everyday life experience that
undermines our mental and physical well-being. Moreover, while the snap judgments resulting from
intuitions and emotions might feel real because they are fast and powerful, they sometimes lead us in
the wrong, in systemic and predictable ways.

The intentional system reflects our rational thinking and centers around the prefrontal cortex:
the part of the brain that evolved more recently. According to recent research, it developed as humans
started to live within larger social groups. This thinking system helps us handle more complex mental
activities, such as managing individual and group relationships, logical reasoning, probabilistic
thinking, and learning new information and patterns of thinking and behavior.

While the automatic system requires no conscious effort to function, the intentional system
takes deliberate effort to turn on, and it is mentally tiring. Fortunately, with enough motivation and
appropriate training, the intentional system can turn on when the autopilot system is prone to make
errors, especially costly ones.

Autopilot System Intentional System

• Fast, intuitive, emotional self • Conscious, reasoning, mindful self
• Requires no effort • Takes intentional effort to turn on
• Automatic thinking, feeling and behavior • Drains mental energy
habits • Used mainly when we learn new
• Mostly makes good decisions, 80% of time information, and when we use reason and
logic

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 • Prone to some predictable and systematic • Can be trained to turn on when it detects
errors Autopilot System may be making error
Source: Gleb Tsipursky

The autopilot system is like an elephant. It is by far the most powerful and predominant of the
two systems.

Our emotions can often overwhelm our rational thinking. Moreover, our intuitions and habits
determine the large majority of our lives, which we spend on autopilot mode. That is not a bad thing at
all. It would be mentally exhausting to think intentionally about every action and decision. The
intentional system is like the elephant rider. It can guide the elephant deliberately to go in the direction
that matches that of our actual goals. Indeed, the elephant part of the brain is huge and unwieldy. It is
slow to turn and change, and it stampedes at threats, but we can train the elephant. Your rider can be an
elephant whisperer. Over time, you can use the intentional system to change your automatic thinking,
feeling, and behavioral patterns. In this way, you will become a better agent in terms of taking charge
of your life and reaching your goals. I hope this information fills you with optimism. You can use these
strategies to get what you want and achieve success in life!

From the Author, Gleb Tsipursky Ph. D., April 13, 2016

An example of such interconnection of Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior is when we

experience the pandemic crisis. Surely, we cannot control the things that have to happen, especially the
spread of the virus or the many deaths and cases steadily rising. However, from the citations from Dr.
Tsipursky, the only manageable and controllable aspect that we can use to combat what we are
experiencing are the things that we already have.

Further, they are readily available, within your reach, within your aspect of control. Our
perception of stress, brought mainly by the pandemic times, can be directed to productive use, only if
we make the necessary effort to change. The Personality Theory of Bandura (Bandura, 2006), suggests
that we learn mostly through observations—observing others' actions, behaviors, and the outcome of
these behaviors. The more productive and positive the outcome of behaviors observed, the more the
behavior is highly repeated and eventually rewarded. Our practical adjustment to the pandemic times is
already an example. How people adjust to such a crisis—for some, can adjust easily and understand the
predicament that they are experiencing. Meanwhile, others are good at perceiving such good qualities
of adjustment and understanding that becomes highly desirable.

Albert Bandura’s study does not only involve observations, but it expounds on the sphere of
influence. These include the influence of the environment and vice-versa. Our thoughts (thinking),
feelings, and behavior influence the environment (and those merely observing). Even though the
environmental times are changing, we still have our capacity to decide and perceive change, of course,
ourselves in the process as the most significant factor.

People’s responses change as they encounter new situations. Research shows that people who
believe in their capacity to excel tend to perform better. People with high self-efficacy view challenges
as an opportunity to be equipped. Believing that such moments are learning experiences, they commit
to finishing the tasks— whatever it takes. They keep pushing forward despite discouragements.
Meanwhile, people with weak self-efficacy do not believe in their ability to succeed. Thus, they avoid
tasks that they think are too difficult. When evaluating themselves, they only focus on their weaknesses.
With this kind of mindset, they easily give up. Therefore, how one sees oneself matters! What a person
believes he/she can and cannot do matters! One’s beliefs about oneself can determine one’s future.

Our personal development is not only limited to the physical and intellectual aspects. One must
be aware that human development involves holistic development—physiologically, emotionally,
cognitively, socially, and spiritually. Thus, when we look at ourselves, we must take into account all of
these aspects. We cannot recognize some and ignore others because they are interrelated. One aspect

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affects all the others. If one wants to be a healthy human being, one must pay attention to those aspects
of development.

EVALUATING ONE’S THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND BEHAVIOR

Defining Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior

Before we go on through further discussions of the lesson, let us be familiar with the following terms:

Thoughts Feelings Behavior

According to dictionary.com - Both emotional experiences In psychology, behavior
the product of mental activity; and physical sensations — such consists of an organism's
that which the capacity or as hunger or pain — bring about external reactions to its
faculty of thinking, reasoning, feelings, according to environment. Other aspects of
imagining; a consideration or Psychology Today. Feelings are psychology, such as emotions,
reflection; meditation, a conscious experience, thoughts, and other internal
contemplation, or recollection: although not every conscious mental processes, don't usually
one thinks experience, such as seeing or fall under the category of
believing. behavior. Behavior may be
modified 21 according to
positive or negative
reinforcements from the
organisms of environment or
according to self-directed
intentions.

What
you think

Thoughts, Feelings, and

Behaviors are all
Connected!

What How you

you do feel

One popular kind of counseling is called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It is based on the
idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected and influence one another. For example,
if we are feeling sad or depressed, we might have thoughts like we are not worth much of anything, and
we might do behaviors like stay in bed all day. On the other hand, if we are feeling happy or excited,
we might have thoughts like the future is bright, and we might do behaviors like calling a friend or see
a movie.

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Track Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

Sometimes it can be helpful to keep track of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, especially
if we are feeling down and want to feel happier. Sometimes when I’m feeling down, I might not have
an explanation for it. That happened to me a couple weeks ago. I was feeling sad, but I wasn’t sure why.

If we pause and identify our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can learn valuable
information to move forward. For example, some of the thoughts I experienced that coincides with
being sad was the thought that I was alone--most of my friends are already married and having their
own families. The behaviors that went along with my sadness, such as staying in my apartment, not
initiating with my friends, and not picking up the phone when someone calls.

Example of Tracking

So, if I were to keep track of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, I might write down the following:
Time: Saturday night
Thought: I am alone. I am out of step with my friends.
Feeling: Sadness
Behavior: Isolating. Not calling friends. Not picking up the phone.

As I continue to track my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, I begin to get more

information about what thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of my feelings. What
is going on when I am feeling Sad? Angry? Scared? Happy? Excited? Tender?

Getting this information is the first step toward making a change.

Action Step: Stop three times during your day to day activities and write down your thoughts, feeling,
and behavior. Try to do this once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening.

Whole Person Development

Becoming a whole person involves utilizing our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength.
These elements are meant to operate in an integrated and holistic manner by making them work
together.

Human life is complicated, consisting of many different facets—our work life, home life, social
life, spiritual life, to name a few. Balancing is the key. What we often fail to realize is that each of these
sectors of our lives impacts one another. That is where Whole Person Development comes in. Whole
Person Development is a practice based on the theory that different parts of our lives are intricately
connected. It views success and fulfillment as a product of overall life balance.

What’s More

Activity 2.2: Slogan

Instruction: Create a slogan that shows the connection of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Post on
your social media account or give the slogan to some of your friends and love one to inform them of

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the importance of identifying your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to cope-up with the stress that you
may encounter in life.

Enjoy!
OBTAINED
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
POINTS
Content The slogan contained the required information as 10
specified in the instruction.
Creativity The work was well-organized and the message of the 5
slogan is well understood.
Organization The slogan was given and appreciated by peers. 5
Total 20

What I Have Learned

My Learning Log

You will prepare a Learning Log. A Learning Log is a simple and direct way to help you
integrate the lesson content, process, and personal feelings that you experience in every lesson. Make
entries in your logs after your class in Personal Development

1. What did I do in my Personal Development class today?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2. What did I learn?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

3. What did I find interesting about the lesson?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

4. What questions do I have about what I learned?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

5. What is the point of today’s lesson?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2.4: Tracking “Myself” (Character)

Instruction: As you continue to track your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, you can begin to
get more information about what thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of your
feelings. Write down how you track your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Make 1 week or 7-
days record tracking on yourself using the table below.

Action Step: Stop three times during your day today and write down your thought,
feeling, and behavior. Try to do this once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in
the evening.
Example:
Time: Saturday night
Thought: I’m alone. I’m out of step with my friends.
Feeling: Sadness
Behavior: Isolating. Not calling friends. Not picking up the phone.

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Day: Thought Feeling Behavior

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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 Day: Thought Feeling Behavior
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Did you learn anything about yourself? What thoughts and behaviors are associated with
each of your feelings? _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Elma loves to read book at the library and her favorite author is Shakespeare. What
dimension of development she possesses?
a. Social development c. Emotional development
b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
2. Manny is an active member of the community, he attends all meeting and shared his
opinions for the betterment of the barangay, the barangay council loves to have Manny
in their group even his not a member of the barangay council. What dimension of
development Manny possesses?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
3. Adria is experiencing menarche, she observed that she is having her first menstruation.
What dimension of development Adria is experiencing?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Physiological development
4. Marion is the friendliest among his classmates, he loves to mingle with other people,
but sometimes his mood changes when he hates something. What dimension of
development Marion is experiencing?
a. Social development c. Emotional development
b. Cognitive development d. Physiological development
5. Mama Emmy is very devoted on her beliefs. She always makes sure that she attends
the mass every Sunday in any means. What dimension of development Mama Emmy
possess?
a. Social development c. Spiritual development
b. Emotional development d. Cognitive development
6. What can you achieve if you may be able to manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors?
C. Ambition C. Credits
D. Goals D. Success
7. What do you call the system that corresponds to our emotions and intuition?

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 C. System 1 C. Autopilot System
D. System 2 D. Intentional System
8. It is the type of system that requires no conscious effort to function.
C. Automatic System C. Autopilot System
D. Intentional System D. System 2
9. It is the system that reflects our rational thinking and centers around the prefrontal cortex.
C. Automatic System C. Unintentional System
D. Intentional System D. Autopilot System
10. The following are the steps in tracking your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to identify the
reasons why you are feeling down or unhappy. EXCEPT?
C. Time C. Behavior
D. Thoughts D. Conclusion

Additional activities

Activity 2.5 Photo Diary

Instruction:
During these pandemic times, we are experiencing different types of thoughts, feelings,
and emotions. There are times that we feel scared and anxious about what will happen to us in the
coming days. There are uncertainties and confusion on how we will deal with the pandemic. Staying at
home is indeed boring. Nonetheless, it is also fulfilling if you make yourself busy. It is also a time for
bonding with our families, letting Mother Earth breathe, making the environment go back slowly to its
clean state. There are lots of realizations, discoveries and, improvements that you can do. Do share your
experiences, and you will learn from them.

Make a Photo Diary about your experiences during the pandemic times. Realize what
your thoughts are as well as your feelings and how you behaved considering the five areas of
development.

Photo Diary, you can create a photo album with 7 to 10 pictures with captions.

CRITERIA
CATEGORY
5 4 2
The photos are
The photos are well The photos were
excellently arranged
Creativity arranged with compiled with
with appropriate
appropriate captions minimal creativity.
captions
The design is The design is very
Design The design is good.
excellent good.
The collage includes The collage includes
The collage includes
Number of Items 15 or more items, 10-14 different
9 different items.
each different. items.
Titles and text were Titles and text were
written clearly and written clearly and Titles and text were
were easy to read were easy to read written clearly and
from a distance. close-up. Text were easy to read
Titles and Text
Text varied in color, varied in color, size, close-up. There was
size and/or style for and/or style for little variation in the
different text different text appearance of text.
elements. elements.

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What I Know What’s More Assessment
1. D 1. Personal Development
2. C Rubrics was provided 2. Social Development
3. A 3. Spiritual Development
4. D 4. Physiological
5. C Development
6. B 5. Emotional
7. A Development
8. D 6. Cognitive
9. C Development
10. C 7. Physiological
Development
8. Physiological
Development
9. Cognitive
Development
10. Cognitive
Development
Lesson 2
What I Know What’s More Assessment
1. C 1. True
2. B Rubrics was provided 2. True
3. D 3. Spiritual
4. A Development
5. C 4. Affective
6. D 5. True
7. C 6. Hogg and Vaughan
8. A 7. True
9. B 8. Physiological
10. D Development
9. True
10. True
Lesson 1
KEY ANWERS:
 References

Books

Ramos, Maria Lourdes L.,Personal Development-A Journey to Self-Awakening for Senior

High School, Quezon City: C & E Publishing, 2017

Website

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https://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/never-too-late-change-your-life/

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https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/blog/difference-feelings-emotions/

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https://www.eupati.eu/glossary/physical-health/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/349702-ways-to-keep-your-body-healthy/

https://counseling.online.wfu.edu/blog/difference-feelings-emotions/

https://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition.php?term=Social+Development

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http://www.personalitydevelopment.org/spiritual-growth-and-development.html

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