Chapter 2.1 Flashcards
_________ is the aspect of self that can be observed and examined. It consists of the ________ and ________ with vital functions of maintaining one’s life and undergoes ________.
Physical self
extremities and organs
gradual change
_________ is customarily associated with ____________ and typically refers to an essential quality of something that arouses some type of reaction in the human observer - for example, pleasure, calm, elevation, or delight.
Beauty
aesthetic experience
What philosophers think about beauty?
• Beauty was a primary theme among _________
• It was among the ultimate values along with _______, _______ and _____.
• It is why Greeks emphasize physical fitness in their sculptures
ancient Greeks
goodness, truth and justice
Beauty is _____
• There is a single and absolute definition.
Objective
Beauty is _______
• Definition varies across Individuals, society, and time.
Subjective
Who said that beautiful things reflect our idea of beauty that exists in the real of forms
Plato
He said that the chief forms of beauty are order, symmetry, and definiteness.
Aristotle
ABRAHAM MASLOW considers beauty as ___________. The needs are universal, but at least some people in every culture seem to be motivated by the need for beauty and aesthetically pleasing experiences
satisfying aesthetic needs
In _________, applicant selection sometimes suffers cognitive bias - error in evaluating. An example is the _________ - a cognitive bias of people to rate a single quality (attractiveness) more favorable than other traits
HALO EFFECT
IO Psychology
In ________, people who are more attractive are more likely to get rich or be into politics
Social Psychology
In _____________, our preference for beauty is evident in nature. Animals consider stronger and more beautiful partners as mates
Evolutionary Psychology
Factors that Shape Self-Esteem
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• Self thoughts and perceptions
• Views of other people
• Illness, disease, disabilities
• Age
• Social role and status
• Social Media
• Culture
It covers the emotional attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of a person towards their own body. This also includes how they control and sense their body.
Body image
• ________ is defined as “the degree to which a person’s physical traits are considered pleasing or beautiful. It is SUBJECTIVE
• it is Often a problem in self image happens when your looks do not match your beauty standards
• To have a positive self image and higher self-esteem one must fix beliefs about beauty
Beauty
It includes accepting one’s sexuality, taking responsibility and clear your interpersonal motives
Sexual Self