Lesson 2 Flashcards
- A crucial aspect of the self is one’s physical features.
- People are often recognized initially by their physical features, including the face, bodily structure, height and weight.
The Biological Blueprint
It is triggered by genetic transformations and biological development through hereditary:
Body structure, height, weight, skin color, hair color and other physical characteristics do not just develop at random.
- The transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
- The traits that are made up of specific information embedded within one’s game, the basic unit of heredity.
Heredity
Manifestation of particular traits can be attributed to the concepts of?
Genotype & Phenotype
Genetic code.
Genotype
Physical Expression
Phenotype
- It can be determined through blood testing
- refers to the specific information embedded within one’s genes; not all genotypes translate to an observed physical characteristic.
Genotype
- The physical expression of a particular trait.
- It can be directly observed.
Phenotype
The physical self is shaped by :
Biological & Environmental factors
The physical self is surrounded by issue associated with :
- Health
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Standards of beauty
Humans have ________ of chromosomes
23 pairs
- XX is for ____________?
- XY is for ____________?
XX - for females
XY - for males
- A nucleic acid that contains the genetics instructions specifying
the biological development of every individual. - The blueprint for your body and no two people have the same DNA.
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
- Known as the completion of growth of a genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential
- It enables people to walk, run, and talk. It also results in physical changes that are evident in the adolescent stage.
Maturation
- Your first social group forms a crucial foundation of your development, including that of your physical self.
- The way you’re raised by your family affects your habits, behaviors, and even how you take care of your body.
Family
A fear of gaining weight leading to avoiding food.
Bulimia
Severe restriction of food intake due to fear of gaining weight.
Anorexia Nervosa
One’s genetic information determines the extent of his or her physical features, it is not the only factor that influences the physical self
Environmental Conditioning:
These is environmental influences that shape your physical self:
- Social Network
- Societal Expectation
- Cultural Practices
The people around you can influence your behavior and appearance.
Social Network:
Social pressures, such as beauty standards, can affect your appearance and behavior over time.
Societal Expectations
Traditions like tattoos may influence your appearance but are a result of environmental factors, not genetic changes.
Cultural Practices
- This is about what you inherit from your parents, your genes.
Nature
- Genetic code or sequence ( e.g allele combinations )
- The instructions that make you unique. It’s the combination of genes that you get from your parents.
Nature of Genotype
- Observable traits or characteristics (e.g physical appearance, behavior )
- This is what everyone sees or notices about you (like your appearance or how you behave).
Nature of Phenotype :
- Inherited from parents and remains consistent throughout an organism’s life.
- A permanent instruction manual you get from your parents—it doesn’t change.
Determinants of Genotype
- Results from the interaction of the genotype with environmental factors and can change over time.
- It shows up in you, and it can change because of how your genes interact with your environment (like diet, lifestyle, or climate).
Determinants of Phenotype :
- Not directly observable without genetic testing
- It inside you and can only be seen with special tests like a DNA or blood
Visibility of Genotype
- Observable traits that can be seen or measured.
- It is everything that’s on the outside and can be easily seen or measured, like your appearance or certain behaviors.
Visibility of Phenotype
- Fixed in the sense that it is determined at conception and does not change during an individual’s lifetime.
- It stays the same from birth and never changes.
Variability of Genotype
- Can vary due to environmental influences and changes in conditions over time.
- It can change over time because of things like your environment or how you live your life.
Variability of Phenotype
-Recognize by physical feature
-shape by physical feature
Physical Self
This phenomenon can attributed to the concept of:
Dominant and recessive genes
- It is stronger and shows up more often.
- If you inherit a dominant gene from one of your parents, you will usually see the trait.
Dominant
It is weaker, only showing if you get the same gene from both parents.
Recessive genes.
Everything we do that affect physical body
Physical Well Being
Tips in taking care of yourself and your body
- Healthy eating
- Embracing a healthy lifestyle
- Maintaining proper hygiene
- Being Confident
True or False
It is triggered by genetic transformations and biological development through hereditary
True
