Chapter 8

Question 1

self-esteem

Answer 1

synomous with self-worth is the most global form of self-perception - influences all aspects of a life.

how one feels about oneself, value as a person

Question 2

Self-concept

Answer 2

how we define ourselves
who we are
reflects self-evaluation of our abilities and characteristics

Question 3

general self concept

Answer 3

general self concept is a construct determined by judgments of self-concept in a number of domains

model is heirarchically organized

Question 4

how does self esteem affect self concept

Answer 4

self esteem constitutes the affective consequences of the self-concept

Question 5

Physical self concept

Answer 5

from an individual’s self-judgements of both general physical abilities and physical appearance

Question 6

body image

Answer 6

multidimensional capturing of how we see our own body and how feel, think, and act toward it

Question 7

perceptual dimension

Answer 7

picture of our own body that we form in our mind

Question 8

cognitive dimension

Answer 8

reflects how we think bout and evaluate our body in terms of both its appearance and function

Question 9

affective or emotional dimension

Answer 9

reflects feelings experienced in relation to the body’s appearance and function

Question 10

behavioral dimension

Answer 10

things we do that reflect our positive or negative perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about our bodies

Question 11

body reality

Answer 11

shaped by biology and refers to our actual physical characteristics

Question 12

body ideal

Answer 12

how we think our body should look and function,

shaped by psychological and social factors

Question 13

health body image

Answer 13

positive perceptions of body

Question 14

body image disturbance

Answer 14

negative body image

Question 15

what affects body image?

Answer 15

interpersonal experiences

psychological factors

behaviors

physical characteristics

sociocultural influences

physical changes

Question 16

4 dimensions of body image

Answer 16

perceptual, cognitive, affective, and behavioural

Question 17

3 mechanisms that could cause positive influences on body image

Answer 17

improvements in physical fitness or performance (includes body composition )
(weak connection)

increased self-efficacy

improvements in physical self-concept

Question 18

what is a consistent predictor of physical activity?

Answer 18

physical self concept

Question 19

how to ensure the activity will lead to positive outcomes

Answer 19

1. ) provide oppurtunities for feedback on their progress (measurements/photos etc)
2. )participants must value the benefits of physical activity