Short Quiz

10 ITEMS ONLY. In sheet of paper.

A. Give 5 Common Types of Injury
Prevention. In any order. (5 points)

B. Give One Common Types of Injuries and

explain it on how they can be prevented.
Explain it briefly. (5 points)
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Folk Beliefs and other Superstitions Related to
Safety

Aims
To understand what folk beliefs are
To know the different folk beliefs
and other superstitions concerning
safety
To understand the significance of
folk beliefs to some people
 Superstitious beliefs
Are still common in any society. Most of the people
believe in these strange illogical believes. Whether
we are superstitious or not we sometimes forced to
follow these uncertain thoughts because of the fear of
acquiring danger or accidents

Part of human existence which are their rational

beliefs that an object, action or circumstance not
logically related to a course of events influences its
outcome.
 Sources of Superstitious Beliefs
The sources which might have been a great source
for such superstitious are mentioned below :

Leaders/Governments
Elder
Cultures
Imaginative Stories
Scholars
Myths
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Stuart Vyse.mp4
Possible reasons for Becoming Superstitious

1. Stress makes people more

superstitious
2. A feeling of lack of control over
their life.
3. Worrying about life
4. Having a strong need of control
Superstitious Beliefs and Religion

Some religious people other religions as

superstitious. Similarly atheist and agnostics
consider religious beliefs as superstitious.
Religious practices are also termed
superstitions by others when they believe in
extraordinary events (miracles), an afterlife,
supernatural intervention, value of prayer,
charms, incantation, the meaningfulness of
omens, and predictions
 Defining Luck
Luck refers to what which happens to a person
beyond that persons control.
 Good luck and Bad Luck

Three steps needed for success:

1. learn your lessons
2. Take responsibility
3. Take Action
List of Good Luck Superstitions
If you sneeze it means someone is missing
If your right hand itches, you will earn money
If you dream about a white cat, you will have
good luck
If you blow out all the candles of on your
birthday cake in one blow, you will get
whatever you want.
A lock of hair from babys first haircut should
be kept for good luck.
 Bad Luck Superstitions
If you break a mirror, it will bring you seven years of
bad luck.
If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck
If a dog is howls a night, death is near.
Many people believe Friday 13th is an unlucky day
If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad
luck
Cutting your nails after sunset will bad luck
If your left hand itches, you will lose money
 Philippine Beliefs and Superstitions

Philippine beliefs and superstitions have grown

in number throughout the various regions and
provinces in the country. These beliefs have
come from the different saying and
superstitions of our ancestors that aim to
prevent danger from happening or to make a
person refrain from doing something in
particular. Some are practiced primarily
because Filipinos believe that there is nothing
to lose if they will comply with these beliefs.
 Some of Different Superstitions in the
Philippines

Pregnancy
All windows and doors should be
wide close for laboring mothers
easy delivery
Taking pictures of a pregnant
woman will cause an abortion or a
difficult delivery
 Some of Different Superstitions in the
Philippines

General Health
Sleeping after taking a bath during daytime
or at night will result in blindness
When one is wounded during high tide,
much blood will ooze out
A menstruating woman should not eat
sweets lest blood flow stop and cause illness
or death.
Sleeping with wet hair makes one crazy
Some of Different Superstitions in the
Philippines

Wedding
Knives and other sharp and
pointed objects are said to be
bad choice for wedding gifts for
this will lead to a broken
marriage.
Some of Different Superstitions in the
Philippines

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Some of Different Superstitions in the
Philippines

Activity (Role Play)

Pregnancy
General Health
wedding/Marriage
Birth
Death
 Criteria
Cooperation 25%
Presentation 20%
Accuracy 20%
Creativity 20%
Costume 15%
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