Evaluate His/Her Own Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors (A Learning Competency)

An adolescent learns to evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings and behaviors in Personal Development (MELC 2.2). This free lecture teaches why and how.

For a Filipino or Tagalog discussion on this topic, read Mga Saloobin, Damdamin, at Pag-uugali: Isang Aktibidad (Class Activity) and Ang Aking Pagkaunawa sa Aking Iniisip, Nadarama, at Ikinikilos: Halimbawang Aktibidad

Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

For an adolescent to evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, he/she must know the meaning of these things. Thought, feeling, and behavior are three different concepts that are related to one another. (Related: Show the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in actual life situations)

So what are thoughts? What are feelings? What are behaviors? Filipino professor and textbook author Jensen DG. Mañebog, in one of his lectures, has the following explanations:

What are Thoughts?

Thoughts pertain to “the ideas or arrangements of ideas that result from thinking, the act of producing thoughts, or the process of producing thoughts” (“Thoughts,” n.d.).

Naturally cognitive, thoughts are mentally produced and possessed. An individual is aware that he or she is having thoughts especially when he or she can verbalize them. And when expressed, thoughts are generally in sentence form (e.g. “I think the show was wonderful;” “I believe that helping people is good.”)

The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” This only proves that thoughts are influential.

What are Feelings?

On the other hand, feeling refers to “a state of consciousness, such as that resulting from emotions, sentiments or desires” (“Feelings,” n.d.).

Normally, feelings are mild emotional states. Examples of feelings include anger, sadness, fear, and happiness.

What are Behaviors?

Behavior denotes “the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around, as well as the (inanimate) physical environment” (“Behavior or behaviour,” n.d.).

Behaviors are somewhat different from thoughts and feelings in the sense that behaviors are usually seen, whereas thoughts and feelings are not.

Examples of behavior include the following: a baby girl kissing her mom, a child playing with her dolls, and a mother shouting for joy.

Thoughts, feelings, and behavior are typically connected and interrelated. Many behaviors happen in conjunction with certain thoughts and feelings.

As an example, the feeling of happiness is usually accompanied by a smile or laughter, whereas the feeling of sadness is accompanied by crying or frowning.

Nevertheless, some behaviors are not reflections of true feelings. An individual may deliberately display a behavior which does not match his or her true feeling … continue reading

So why is there a need for an adolescent to evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings and behaviors? Read the answer here: Evaluate His/Her Own Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors (Why and How)

*Free lecture of the next lesson (Personal Development MELC): Show the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in actual life situations (A Learning Competency)

Note: Teachers may share this as a reading assignment of their students. For other free lectures like this (especially for students), visit Homepage: Personal Development

*Free lectures on the subject Pansariling Kaunlaran

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Mga Libreng Lektura para sa Pansariling Kaunlaran:

Pagbabahagi ng natatanging katangian, pag-uugali, at mga karanasan

Mga Saloobin, Damdamin, at Pag-uugali: Isang Aktibidad (Class Activity)

Ang Aking Pagkaunawa sa Aking Iniisip, Nadarama, at Ikinikilos: Halimbawang Aktibidad

Mga Pagbabago sa Panahon ng Adolescence: Mga Aspeto ng Pag-unlad sa Buong Katauhan

Also read: The Interesting Tales of the Jose Rizal Family by Jensen DG. Mañebog

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