Lecture in EU 1A1 Personality

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LECTURE IN EU 1A1:PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

& SOCIAL EFFECTIVENESS

Chapter 4: Developing theIntellectual Aspect of Personality



THE RATIONAL MIND

Intelligence is the capacity to pick up new ideas and acton these with good judgment. This is seen in solving newproblems, acting properly in different situations, relatingone·s past experience.

In the sum total of those personal traits which conveyour individuality to others, traits of mind are likely to viewith physical features for attention.Thus, a man of great intelligence, with an ability to grasp

and convey the full breadth of project or problem, or toarrive at an original and effective solution to a problem isbound to impress others with the quality of his mind.Thus, it is unfortunate if the undesirable intellectual traitswhich we exhibit to others are ones which harm our

image more than they help it.



UNDESIRABLE INTELLECTUAL TRAITS

Inefficient work habitsSpeech defects

Faulty GrammarWrong Spelling

A limited vocabulary



BASES OF INTELLIGENTBEHAVIOR

1. Ability to learn ² this is generally determined byheredity and environment. Heredity imposesbroad limits within which abilities are developed.Environment has more important role in thedevelopment of specific abilities.

2. Capacity to abstract thinking ² this is the abilityto think in terms of concepts. A concept existswhen you can identify different objects, ideas, orevents as members of the same class. Conceptsare formed from simple ones, which are organizedinto larger systems of concepts. Abstract thinkingrequires comprehension and manipulation of mental relationships. It involves the use of words

and symbols.



CON·T« BASES OF INTELLIGENT

3. Mental Alertness ² this is quickness of observation, understanding, and reaction. This alsosuggests sensitivity to one·s environment. Theindividual tends to be eager to meet the challengeof everyday living.

The mentally alert person can master hisenergies to concentrate on the important thingsof the day. He is not distracted by unnecessaryinfluences while attending to his job or work oreven studies. He is also quick in recognizing aproblem situation and to analyze the possiblesteps to solve it.



CON·T« BASES OF INTELLIGENT

4. Sound judgment ² this is similar to theconcepts known as common sense and wisdom.

A person who is influenced by

generalizations, who clings to superstitions, whomakes decisions as determined by bias andprejudice is not likely to exhibit sound judgment.



TECHNIQUES OF STUDY

Study techniques include a group of skills andabilities that combined or alone make up theapproaches to any subject that you undertake to learn.

Reading

Memorizing (make a strong desire to remember )Forming generalizationsTaking notes from reading, lectures, or class discussionMaking judgment

Making outlinesSolving problemsOrganizing notes and other study materialsUse the libraryConcentrate while studying



HOW TO DEVELOP GOOD STUDYHABITS

1. Developing good study habits is essential tosuccess both in school work and in your career.

2. Physical factors, such as your health and yourimmediate surroundings.

3. Good study habits also depend on such mentalfactors as the ability to concentrate and the depthof your motivation and interest.

4. Good study habits include planning your study,allocating your time to various subjects.5. Study regularly in the same quiet place, having your

materials at hand before you start.



CON·T« STUDY HABITS

6. Use the references like the dictionary and otherrelated study guides.

7. Make notes and summarize the topic under

study.8. Start with the most difficult subject first.9. Apply the material that you are studying to your

own personal experiences.10. Have a system or plan for study, and follow it

regularly to build a good study habits.



FIVE PRACTICAL TIPS ON HOW TOPASS ALL YOUR SUBJECTS

Maintain good attendance record ² which meansattend all your classes regularly and on time.

Participate actively in all classroom and schoolactivities.Pass all examinations by careful and thoroughpreparation.Remember your GMR C at all times



SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TOPREPARE FOR EXAMINATION

Study regularly with the intent to remember.Make a new knowledge meaningful and relating it toother subject.

Review the subject matter frequently.Your success in life and your chosen career mainlyrests on how well you face in the examinations.

What you have refers to the skills and knowledgewhich you have accumulated through the years andwhich, when combined with your intelligentapproximates your chances of passing examinations.



STRATEGIES TO PASS YOUREXAMS

Prepare very well for the examination.Know the purpose or the scope of the examyou are taking.

Make a few written notes and outlineKeep your self physically and mentally fit for theexamination.Sleep early on the night before the exam.Be on the examination at least 3 0 minutesbefore the examination time. Arrive ahead of time schedule.



CON·T« STRATEGIES

Once you have the test paper, scan all the pagesbriefly.Be time conscious.As part of your time budgeting scheme, alwaysreserve at least 2 0 minutes for reviewing youranswers.Before answering any item, read and understand

directions, instructions and questions very well.Do not get distracted with a difficult question.Unless it is specified that answers are correct minuswrong, do not leave any question blank.



INTELLECTUAL TRAITS TO BE DEVELOPEDFOR PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

JUDGE MENT ² it is the capacity to use information, toweigh it, and to base sound decisions upon it.FOR ESIGHT ² is the ability to reason from presentinformation in terms of future needs.INIT IAT IV E ² is doing the right thing in the right way atthe right time without being told to do so within thescope of one·s area of responsibility.

INTELL IGEN CE ² is the ability to comprehend fromexperience. It is a group of complex mental processeswhich are used in solving life·s problems and adjustingto everyday situation.



SEVEN DOMAIN OF INTELLIGENCE

1. Verbal Intelligence ² refers to the use of language in the expression of ideas.

2. Mathematical & Logical Intelligence ² proficiency in numbers &reasoning.

3. Musical Intelligence ² refers to use of voice in singing and variousmusical instruments.

4. Spatial or Abstract - relates to mental pictures or imagery and use of symbols and graphical presentation like in drawing, painting, sculptor, andstructural designs.

5. Bodily Kinesthetic or Practical/Mechanical Intelligence ² involvesthe use of motor skills as the muscular basis of thinking.

6. Interpersonal or Social Intelligence ² refers to the ability to interactwith and relate with different kinds of people.

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence ² to journey from within throughmeditation, self reflection and discernment.



MENTAL HEALTH

It is the condition of the mindwhich enables it to function normallywith many good results for the benefit

of both the individual and society as awhole.



THINGS THAT AFFECT THE NORMAL FUNCTIONING OF THE MIND

AngerWorry

AnxietyBoredomAchesPains



WHAT IS A HEALTHY MIND

1. A Healthy Mind is Clean2. A Healthy Mind is Cheerful3. A Healthy Mind Learns to Meet his Problems

with Good Judgment and Wise Decision4. A Healthy Mind likes People5. A Healthy Mind Learns to take the Daily

Irritations Calmly



IMPROVE YOUR INTELLECTUAL POWERS

There are definite ways that a person can go aboutdeveloping his intellectual abilities:

The ability to concentrate ² this ability enables a

man to give sustained attention, promptly and fullyto the performance of his daily tasks.The ability to think clearly ² this ability enables aman to learn things with precision, to analyze ideas,

and to make prompt and correct decisions.The ability which lead to memory ² this abilityenables a man to fix information to his mind forready and accurate recall.



IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TOCONCENTRATE

1. It is encouraging to know that a person cancultivate the ability to concentrate.

2. Concentration is the ability to resist distractionof extraneous stimuli.

3. By a little daily practice.4. In addition to practice, it is possible to cut

down distractions simply by avoiding them.5. A person should aim to create a setting for his

work that is as favorable as possible forconcentration.



MEMORY

Is the faculty of retaining and recallingknowledge.Good memory is vital asset to the student, the

businessmen, the lawyer, the housewife, in factto the people in all professions andoccupations.

If you wish to pass the exams, to succeed inbusiness or profession, you should startworking for the improvement of your memory.



3 FACTORS IN IMPROVINGMEMORY

1. Storing the information2. Reserving it over a period of disuse

3. Retrieving it at the time of recall



GENERAL WAYS IN IMPROVINGMEMORY

Resolve to rememberPlay attention to what you are doingMultiply an impression as possible (use as manysenses as possible as you can )Seek associated meaningsTo help your memory, you need a goal without apurpose the brain cannot have a good memory

While memories can appear at will, they cansometimes also disappear with alarming speed, if you want to memorize something, don·t do it in ahurry.



CON·T«GENERAL WAYS

The brain is the real hive of industry which onlyasks to function smoothlyTraining is the best thing to do to be able to

improve one·s memoryDon·t day dreamYou won·t remember unless you pay attention

Exert effort to improve your memory; IT ISTHE KEY TO YOU R SUCCESS



STRATEGIES ON HOW TODISCOVER AND DEVELOP IDEAS

1. Observe2. Inquire3. Question4. Listen5. Think 6. Look at a common problem and try to solve it7. Read publication that present new ideas and latest

developments8. Update your knowledge by discussing with others9. Write down every idea that comes to your mind10. Don·t be afraid to try new ideas or develop new

ideas; it is worth trying



HOW TO AVOID COMMITTINGMISTAKES

Examine your mistakes calmly objectively.Do not negatively assume that having made amistake there is no more hope.

Do not continue to hold mental images of pastmistakes for that may stimulate repetition of the error.Keep your mind power in the positive direction.Recondition your mental equipment by dailyreading programRead the Bible



CON·T« HOW TO AVOID

Increase your spiritual understanding.Find out the underlying causes of your mistakes.Apply the supreme personal test on all times. ´

Am I a right person? If you are right, thingstend to go rightµ.Keep studying, keep improving, keep trying.

Always believe you can learn to do better.A truly intelligent person learns from his or hermistakes and never repeats a mistake.



DEVELOP YOUR PROBLEMSOLVING SKILLS

Problem solving is the most consciously directed typeof thinking. There are the definite steps to take inproblem solving.

Steps in Problem Solving:Step 1: Identify the problemStep 2: Gather all the facts about the problemStep 3: Consider all the possible alternatives that will

help provide solutionsStep 4: Decide as to the best course of action to take

in solving the problemStep 5: Evaluate the solution undertaken



HOW TO SOLVE YOUR PERSONAL PROBLEM

1. Think clearly about the problem.2. Think all the possible solutions and alternatives.3. Decide one possible solution to take.

4. Be ready to accept the consequences of youractions.5. If the problem defies(resist ), forget the problem

temporarily,6. If there is nothing else you can do to solve the

problem, P RAYER is enough. Let Go and LetGod!



HOW CAN YOU PROFIT FROMPROBLEMS

Problems increases a person·s understanding of the needs of others.Problems can make a person stronger mentally,

physically and emotionally.Problems can reveal a person·s hidden powersand potentials.

Problems can bring a person fame and fortune.Problems can bring a people closer together.



DECISION MAKING

Indeed life is an endless chain of decisions.Unlike other skill, decision making does notnecessarily improve repetition.

Can you say that with assurance that youmake wise decision often? If the answer is no,then perhaps this quiz will help. Try it!! Justanswer with T RUE or FALSE.



THE QUIZ«

1. I trust guts feeling when I make a decision.2. I believe that my life depends on factors outside of my

control.3. I try to increase my decision making ability by practicing to

make decisions in as many situations as possible.4. When going out for the evening, I often change my mindabout what I will wear.5. I have made the same New Year·s resolution more than once.6. I believe that luck, more than cheering, preparations and

trying hard make a team win.7. When dining with others, I am usually the last to select from

the menu.8. I own many things which I thought I·d use or enjoy but now I

regret having brought them.



THE ANSWERS«

1. False2. False3. True4. False5. False6. False7. False8. False

Score:7 ² 8 Correct (Good

decision maker )

4 ² 8 Correct (Fairdecision maker )

0 ² 8 Correct (Weak

decision maker andneeds improvement )



HOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVEDECISION MAKING

Never make important decisions when you are angry, ill or in any wayemotionally disturbed.Turn your problem over to your subconscious mind.Visualize the outcome of your problem.Don·t ask others to make decisions for you.Making one good decision gives you a feeling of self ² confidence.Surround yourself with facts.Argue the pros and cons.Don·t let people become hostile when discussing problem thatrequire an important decision.Persuade others to see your point of view.Don·t try to force them into accepting it.Never compromise your ideas or allow others to mentally blackmailyou into making decisions you know you are wrong.Stand up your tight free thought.



DECISION - MAKING SKILL CANBE DEVELOPED

Decision making skills can be developed. Decision ² making is an art just like as applying make-upis an art, which needs constant practice.

There is no simple formula which will led lead tosound decisions.

The only way to develop a facility for decisionmaking is to learn a variety of approaches.



APPROACHES TO DECISION-MAKING

1. Walk around a problem to see it from differentangles .

2. Brainstorm ideas without evaluating them is agood way to start exploring the possiblesolutions to a problem.

3. Exhaust alternative solutions and weigh themrealistically.

4. Ask yourself what a successful person orcompany do in the problem situation.

5. Solve the problem with the end result in mind.



PRACTICES HELPFUL TODECISION - MAKING

Seek advice from many sources.Become thorough familiar with all relevant data.Be ruthless (brutal or pitiless ) in casting out

irrelevant data.Be enthusiastic in approaching a problemHold on and do not give up.

Face the problem with courage and faith in yourheart.



«..BUT HOW ABOUT IF YOU FAIL?

How to understand failure:Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you a re f a ilure«It does mea n you hav en·t succeeded yet.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you hav e a ccomplished nothing«It does mea n you hav e lea rned something.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n tha t you hav e been a fool«

It does mea n tha t you ha d a lot of f a ith.Fa

ilure doesn·t mea

n you· v e been disgr

aced«It does mea n you were willing to try.

Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you don·t hav e it«It does mea n you were willing to do something ina different w a y.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you a re inferior«It does mea n you a re NOT PERF ECT.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you hav e w a sted your life«

It does mea n you hav e a rea son to sta rt a new lifea g a in.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you should giv e up«It does mea n you must try ha rder.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n you·ll nev er mak e it«It does mea n it will tak e a little longer.Fa ilure doesn·t mea n GOD ha s a ba ndoned youIt does mea n GOD ha s a better pl a n for you.



«. A THOUGHT TO PONDER

Ý ou are GO D· s idea and GO D only dreamsof beautiful ideas. H e is expecting great

things from you. Cooperate. Believe inyourself N OW , and MAK E GO D AS Y O UR

PAR TNE R in everything you do and Y O UW ILL NEV ER F AILµ.



INFERIORITY COMPLEX

Inferiority is a humiliating disbelief in oneself.Inferiority comes, not from an inherited trait, but from

a childhood in which you attempt to express yourgrowing personality were thwarted by an over-

bearing parent or guardian, by brother, or by sister,or schoolmate, strict & sarcastic teacher, or bysome humiliating physical defects.

You developed inferiority because at an early stage of your life, your will was broken and your belief inyourself and your powers were punctured.

You were labeled negatively by people around you.Inferiority can be overcome by tracing its source, and

start a new technique in living.



STRATEGIES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR INFERIORITY

RELAXRECALL

The humiliation you endured. Live it again in your mind.

The cruel remark made by someone by your physique,or your lack of ability.The embarrassment when your bravest efforts weremade subject or ridicule.

REMEMBERHow this experience was too much to be enduredHow your whole life became a protest against thisinevitable defeat.



«.JUST REMEMBER!!!´

Begin to think that you are after all a valuable member of society with gifts which, in your own way, areunique. R emember, there is no one in the whole world like you.µ

Ý ou must now accept the fact that the humiliating

experiences passed on you by your childhood authorities are now part of your past. Begin to acceptyourself and believe in your own worth as a person.µ

´ Don · t prejudice your chance for success by impossiblestandards or ambition. Start with a small

accomplishments and work steadily to greater ones.µ «..And Lastly«..´ IT IS O NLY Y O U W H O CAN CH ANGE THE D IR ECT IO N

OF Y O UR MI ND FRO M NEG AT IV E T O P O SIT IV EDIR ECT IO N «!µ



SELF - CONFIDENCE

Self Confidence and Self Reliance give faith inyourself, in your strength, in your powers. Theyare important traits to develop.

Confidence in self vanishes fear, fear of failure, fearof ridicule, fear in death.

You push onward with hope and cheer.Reliance in self gives you the assurance that helps

you win.With self confidence, you develop the habit of

relying on yourself in your work or studywithout asking the help from others.



STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP YOURSELF CONFIDENCE

YOU MUST STOP DIST RUSTING YOU RSELF² If you don·t believe in yourself, why shouldanyone else believe in you? You should first

show that you believe in yourself before youcan make others believe in you.YOU MUST ST RIP OFF YOU R MASK ² Beyourself, it is so much easier. The energy youwaste trying to be someone else andpretending enough will do you no good.



CON·T« STRATEGIES

YOU MUST STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU RLIABILITIES² You are only human; everyone hasliabilities. Think of your assets. Emphasize you·re

your strong points: your courage, yourcompassion, your humility, your kindness, yourwill to succeed.YOU MUST STOP RIDICULING YOU R OWNWEAKNESS ² You are not perfect and nobodyis perfect.





«JUST KEEP IN MIND!!!

Ý O U AR E W H AT Y O U TH INK Y O U AR E. Y O U W ILL W H AT Y O U TH INK Y O U W ILL.

Y O U CAN W H AT Y O U TH INK Y O U CAN«!µ



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