its Flashcards
It refers to a person’s thoughts,
feelings, and perceptions of the
aesthetics of our body
Body Image
It refers to feeling confident and happy
with one’s body as it is, and not overly
concerned with societal standards
Positive Body Image
It refers to being critical of our
appearance, focusing on flaws, and
feeling dissatisfied with our body
Negative Body Image
impacts our overall well-being,
including emotional and physical
health
Self-esteem
Television, movies, and social media
often portray certain body types as
ideal.
Media Representation
Different cultures have different
standards of beauty.
Beauty Standards
Individuals tend to feel more confident
and less anxious by unrealistic beauty
standards when communities value
diverse body types.
Community and support
It refers to the relationships and
exchanges we have in our social and
personal lives
Social Relations
It might increase our confidence and
sense of value if you are satisfied
with how you look
Self-esteem
Physical beauty can influence job
opportunities, particularly in roles that
involve public visibility.
Job Opportunities
It is a serious eating disorder
characterized by extreme weight loss
and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Anorexia Nervosa
It involves cycles of binge eating
followed by purging to prevent
weight gain.
Bulimia Nervosa
It is characterized by frequent
episodes of eating large amounts of
food quickly to the point of
discomfort.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
It is a mental health condition where
someone obsessively worries about
minor or imagined appearance flaws.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
physical traits that develop during puberty,
distinguishing males and females
Secondary Sex Characteristics
1 increased larynx size
and deeper voice
2 increased muscle
mass
3 increased growth of
body hair
male
1 widening of hips;
enlargement of
breasts
2 onset of
menstruation
3 increased growth of
body hair
female
a collection of organs and structures in bothmales and females that work together for reproduction
Human Reproductive System
1 It generates sperm in males
and eggs in females for
reproduction.
2 Oestrogen and
testosterone are essential
for developing secondary
sex characteristics.
Male Reproductive System
1 It helps understand their
own bodies and sexual
health.
2 It raises awareness of
sexual health issues.
Female Reproductive System
sensitive areas of the body that produce
pleasurable feelings when touched or
stimulated
lips and mouth
neck and ears
breasts and nipples
inner thighs
Erogenous Zones
describes the changes that happen in the body
as men and women become sexually aroused
Human Sexual Response Cycle
The body prepares for the sexual
activity.
Excitement
It intensifies the responses from
the excitement phase.
Plateau
It is known as the ‘climax’ of the
cycle.
Orgasm
The body gradually returns to its
normal functioning. Fatigue may
begin to be felt.
Resolution
was an American anthropologist
who identified three stages of love:
lust, attraction, and attachment
Helen Fisher (1945 - 2024)
natural desire for sexual pleasure
associated with testosterone (for
males) and estrogen (for females)
Lust
create a deep desire for emotional
connection
Attraction
released during “fight”
or “flight” responses
Adrenaline
produces a strong
feeling of pleasure
Dopamine
linked to “falling in love”
Serotonin
desire for intimacy, comfort, and
security with a partner
focused on long-term
companionship
Attachment
(cuddle hormone)-
released during orgasm
Oxytocin
anti-diuretic hormone)
- released after sexual intercourse
Vasopressin