Biological Self

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• shaped by biological and environmental factors
• includes physical competencies, valuation of physical worth, and perception of beauty
• includes the superficial and internal part of the body

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Physical Dimension of Self

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Factors affecting the development of the biological self

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• Biological Blueprint
• Environmental Conditioning

Question 3

the transmission of traits from parents to offspring

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Heredity

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specific information embedded within one’s genes

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Genotype

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physical expression of a particular trait

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Phenotype

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contains the genetic instructions specifying the biological development of every individual

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DNA

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physical expression of a particular trait

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Phenotype

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completion of growth of a genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential

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Maturation

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The first social group that forms the crucial foundation of one’s development including their physical self.

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Family

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Has portrayed the ideal type for women and men

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Media

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How does the challenges of the physical dimension affect us?

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The physical dimension influences our psychosocial functioning, including brain structure and function.

• It may affect our ability to adapt to challenges for the worse.
• Or the motivation for doing practices that benefit the physical well-being, increasing energy levels or boosting self-confidence.

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Two common challenges of the physical self

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Stress and anxiety
Ideal Body

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How “Ideal Body” poses as a challenge to the physical dimension of the self

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Media continues to promote cultural beliefs that a certain body type is considered perfect. Through Social proof, this belief influences others, which can result to extreme dieting, eating disorders, extreme exercise compulsion

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How “Ideal Body” poses as a challenge to the physical dimension of the self

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Media continues to promote cultural beliefs that a certain body type is considered perfect. Through Social proof, this belief influences others, which can result to extreme dieting, eating disorders, extreme exercise compulsion

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Ways of Improving the Biological/Physical Self

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Healthy Eating

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Ways of Improving the Biological/Physical Self

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Healthy Eating
Embracing a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a proper hygiene
Being confident

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Taking care of our body by maintaining a hygiene regimen can also help in making us feel good about ourselves

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Maintaining proper hygiene

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Physical activities such as walking, running, going to the gym, and sports would also contribute to a healthier body

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Embracing a healthy lifestyle

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Following a healthy diet results in healthy skin, ideal weight, and boosts immunity

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Healthy eating

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Be secure in yourself, embrace a positive outlook toward various situations and problems, and love and accept who you are

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Being confident