Guided Reading Handout: *Beyond Feelings - Chapters 1 & 2
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Course: English 103
Perception
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Module 2: Truth, Belief, and
Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
Purpose
This activity will help you reflect on how identity, environment, and psychology shape belief—and begin defining what it means to think critically. Your responses will prepare you for upcoming essays, discussions, and quizzes.
Chapter 1 - Who Are You?
1. Ruggiero identifies several influences on how we think. List three specific influences he discusses and explain how each might shape someone's beliefs or behaviors.
Influence Explanation
2. What does Ruggiero mean by "Becoming an Individual"?
In your own words, summarize what it means to become an individual and how self-awareness plays a role.
Answer (2)
Ruggiero outlines culture, education, and personal experiences as key influences on belief, shaping how individuals perceive the world. Becoming an individual involves identifying one's own beliefs and values through self-awareness, allowing for personal growth and authentic choices. This process of critical self-reflection is essential to understanding one's motivations and perspectives.
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Ruggiero identifies three significant influences on belief, including culture, education, and personal experiences, all of which shape individual perspectives. Becoming an individual involves developing a unique identity through self-awareness and reflection, allowing one to understand and define their beliefs. This process emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in forming personal views. ;
