Lesson 5: Physical Self: Image Matter Flashcards
Our personality and identity are
influenced not only by internal factors
such as one’s brain and emotions
but also by our ___________.
physique
- The concrete dimensions of the body, it is the tangible
aspect of the person which can be directly observed and
examined.
Physical Self
Young people now have become _________________________________ and have become
physically weaker with the onset and
utilization of technology, which does not entail
much physical exertion at home, in the school,
and even in the workplace
more susceptible to stress
According to the __________________________, physical
weakness is caused by a complex interaction of biological,
physical, and socio-cultural factors.
Biophysical model of Health (BPS)
It reiterates that ____________ is a result of the interplay
between biological, psychological, and social factors rather
than purely biological components and the likes involving
viruses, bacteria, and the like.
physical health
It reiterates that physical health is a result of the interplay
between________________________________________ rather
than purely biological components and the likes involving
viruses, bacteria, and the like.
biological, psychological, and social factors
Biological Factors
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Fungi
- Overweight
- Underweight
- Lack of Nutrition and Discipline
Psychological Factors
- childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect
- social isolation or loneliness
- experiencing discrimination and stigma
- social disadvantage, poverty or debt
- bereavement (losing someone close to you)
- severe or long-term stress
- having a long-term physical health condition
- unemployment or losing your job
- homelessness or poor housing
- being a long-term carer for someone
- drug and alcohol misuse
- domestic violence, bullying or other abuse as an adult
Social Factors
- Availability of resources to meet daily needs (e.g., safe
housing and local food markets) - Access to educational, economic, and job opportunities
- Access to health care services
- Natural environment, such as green space (e.g., trees and
grass) or weather (e.g., climate change) - Worksites, schools, and recreational settings
- Exposure to toxic substances and other physical hazards
- Aesthetic elements (e.g., good lighting, trees, and
benches)
3 PROMOTING PHYSICAL IMAGE
- Personal Hygiene
- Good Grooming
- Social Graces
- Health
- The physical self is the significant component of and
one’s image of personality. - Being clean and hygienic creates a good image an
allows one to feel good about the ‘self’.
Personal Hygiene
Being clean and hygienic creates a good image an
allows one to feel good about the ‘_____-’.
self
______plays a major role in one’s appearance. It creates the impression
that implicates individual attitudes and habits.
Skin
_________________ are embedded in the skin. It is basically made of
dead cells. As one’s ‘crowning glory’ taking care of the hair entails
simple habits and practices.
Hair follicle and root
________ affect our image and appearance. Decaying teeth turn off
people as it results to ‘foul breath’
Teeth
It is a common notion that ‘First impression lasts. It is
necessary to take pride in our appearance and to dress
appropriately as those ‘significant others’ serve as our
audience and critic.
Good Grooming
__________ are skills used to interact politely in social situations.
Social Graces
_______________ involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and
lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting
muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing
activities.
Good posture
- One has to understand that our health affects our
performance and compliance in our daily tasks whether in
school or at work. - Several ways can be considered to have a healthy body but
thus have to be religiously observed to develop habits that
will ensure that life will be lived with much zest and
satisfaction, such as proper nutrition and a clean
environment.
Health
- Is a reflection of our lifestyle and the kind of lives we lead. It is
important to remember that what we see may not necessarily
be accurate, but perception matters much. - Everyday interaction with people results in their observation
and formation of opinion about our little, behavior, practices,
mannerism, etc. - These assumptions, whether accurate or not affect our selfconcept as well as self- esteem.
Image
As the age is advancing, interests and bodies are also changing. The
changes are also rapid that before the parents notice it, they are no longer
babies but unpredictable teenagers.
GROWING UP
The defining traits or features of the person’s body. _________________________
are distinguished by the naked eye like facial features, hairstyles, clothes or
figure
Physical characteristics
- The way one sees himself/ herself or the way he/ she imagines how he/ she
looks. - How they see themselves can either be positive or negative
BODY IMAGE
_____________usually experience imaginary audience which refers to an
egocentric state where the individual imagines and believes that many
people are actively listening to or watching him or her
Adolescents
