FOUR DISTINCTIVE PARTS OF THE BRAIN

Location/s
Function/s
back of the brain, behind
responsible with many
OCCIPITAL LOBE
the parietal lobe and
aspects of vision
temporal lobe
responsible for thinking with
reasoning, planning, parts of
front part of the brain (near
FRONTAL LOBE
speech and movement,
the forehead)
emotions and problem
solving.
responsible for perception of
stimuli such as touch,
PARIETAL LOBE
topmost part of the brain
pressure, temperature, and
pain.
responsible for the
perception and recognition
TEMPORAL LOBE
below the parietal lobe
of auditory stimuli (hearing)
and memory (hippocampus)
Part/s

Family Structures

Nuclear Family This is the traditional type of family. Two parents and their children are living
together as one family.
Extended Family Aside from the two parents and their children, the family is joined in by relatives
who love with them, like grandparents, cousins or aunties/uncles. They generally share common
goals at home.
Family with Working Parents - From what used to be only the father working for the family and
mother tending the home and children, both parents now work to support the family.
Single-Parent Family - This type of family refers to the setup in which either the mother or father
alone takes the responsibility of caring for the child.
Blended Family This setup consists of a couple wherein one or both of them have children from a
previous marriage or relationship.
Childless Family There are family situations when couples do not have children either by choice or
due to certain circumstances.

Child rearing practices

Authoritarian This is characterized by rigid demanding parenting style. Parents are very strict.
Permissive Parents of this nature are very giving to the point of spoiling their children.
Authoritative This kind of parenting is considered balanced. Parents are authority figures who set
clear expectations from their children.
Neglectful Neglectful parents are not involved in child rearing.
Genogram a genogram is a visual representation of a family. It is like a family tree, only it shows more
details or gives more information regarding relationships and patterns with the family.
Nurturing Family Relationships Requires TLC (time, love, commitment)
Types of Leadership
Conservative This leader is particular with following procedures.
Democratic This kind of leader focuses on the goals of the group and attaining warm fellowships
among members of the group.
Task-oriented This leader take group tasks with utmost priority. Getting the job done is what is
important.
People-oriented This leader is a nurturer. Relationships are held most important.
Situational This leader carries a leadership style dependent upon the given circumstances
The Magnet of Attraction
Physical Attraction This is attraction based on physical appearance.

 Similarities Whether in friendship or romantic relationship, people who are similar in many ways
foster attraction with each other.
Reciprocity of Feelings Studies show that people are inclined to like those who like them.
What is love?
A Scientific Perspective
Stage 1. Lust This is driven by the sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen.
Stage 2. Attraction This is the stage when an individual feels so highly love-struck.
Stage 3. Attachment When attraction has subsided and a deeper relationship has developed,
leading to a long, serious commitment.
The Greeks have identified for different kinds of love, namely:
Agape love of God for man
Philia brotherly love that characterizes friendship
Storge love for family and close companions
Eros romantic love
From a Psychological Point of View Robert Sternberg proposed a triangular theory of love which
identifies three major dimensions, namely: intimacy, commitment and passion.
Career is a continuing journey that covers a lot of activities. On the whole, a career is a life path.
Important Points to Consider when Choosing a Career

Your Interest - What do you like doing? What stirs your interests?
Your strength, Skills and Abilities In making a career choice, it is important to reflect on your
strength, the skills you have developed over the years and the abilities you have acquired.
o Aptitude an individuals ability in a particular field.
o Standardized Test an objective assessment wherein administration, scoring, and
interpretation are done in a uniform way.
Your Personality personality is a set of distinct qualities reflecting a blend of patterns of
behavior, traits, talents, attitudes, and values that make a person unique. Your personality should
match the career of your choice.
o Personality tests they are administered and interpreted by trained professionals,
psychologists, as well as counselors, are specialists who do that work.
Work Values These are standards or principles that you strongly believe in and are important,
which influence your decision.

External factors influencing career choice

Gender bias careers that are gender-specific or people are used to see certain gender on specific
professional
Peer pressure career choice based of choices made by others like close friends.
School location- the nearness or farness of the school to their to their residence
Financial constraints one of the major consideration in choosing a career.
What the world needs now?
Learning and innovation skills
Critical thinking means careful analysis to understand something better.
Creative thinking creating new ingenious/ new ideas with the use of imagination
Effective communication skills it is the expression of ideas through speaking and writing. This skills is
even beyond the classroom.