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