Body Image Flashcards
1
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What is Body Image?
A
a persons picture of what they look like in their mind. Both external and internal. developed through positive and negative experience.
2
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What are the 3 body types?
A
Ectomorph, Mesomorph and Endomorph
3
Q
What is an ectomorph?
A
body is lean. Less body fat + muscle
4
Q
What is a mesomorph?
A
body is athletic + strong
5
Q
What is an endomorph?
A
body has more stored fats + gains weight more easily. Higher muscle.
6
Q
Factors that affect body image.
A
Negative, Puberty, External Personality, Bullies, Role Models and Media
7
Q
Why is negative body image concerning?
A
leading to mental health disorders and physical disorders
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