Lesson 6 Flashcards
Physical Self
somatotypes. ] physically “round”. They have wide hips and narrow shoulders that give a pear-shape. They tend to have a lot of extra fat on their body and on their arms and thighs. They have skinny ankles and wrists that make the rest of their body look even bigger
Endomorphic
10 or 12 to 14 years old
the period of several years in which rapid physical growth and psychological changes occur, culminating in sexual maturity
Puberty
prominence of body fluids.
They tend to be depressed and pessimistic
The melancholic has the prominence of black bile.
the association of certain personality traits to physical traits. It suggests that a person’s physical characteristics such as facial features and expressions and body structures could be related to a person’s character or personality. The idea that a person’s character can be glimpsed in their face dates to the ancient Greeks
Theory of Physiognomy
2 to 6 years old
the foundation period of life covering 2 - 6 years of our life. It is a period of rapid - physical, mental, emotional, social and language development of a child. Apart from these major developmental aspects such as, development of - understanding, moral values, some common interest
Early childhood
can be defined as the period that extends from conception to death. Thus,
a process that begins at conception and continues to death.
Lifespan
the transmission of physical characteristics from parents to children through their genes. It influences all aspects of physical appearances such as height, weight, body structure, the color of the eye, the texture of the hair, and even intelligence and aptitudes. Diseases and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, etc., can also be passed through genes, thereby affecting the growth and development of the child adversely. However, environmental factors are nurturing can bring the best out of the already present qualities (Arora, 2019)
Heredity
40 to 60 years old
a gradual decline in one’s physical abilities, physical health, stamina etc., but the decline is gradual in nature. Both men and women feel tired easily. In this period people experience stress due to the double responsibility of caring for the aged parents and the growing children. Women usually experience hormonal changes which results in the loss of ability to reproduce, a process called menopause
Middle Adulthood
he wisdom of your face, it suggests that people with oval-shaped faces are generally hospitable and tactful. People with round-shaped faces tend to be friendly, kindhearted, and self-less. People with square faces tend to be witty, analytic, and great leaders. People who have heart-shaped faces are patient and intuitive by nature. People with long-shaped faces are perfectionists and tend to be aggressive. People with triangle-shaped faces tend to be creative, artistic, sensitive, and determined. People with diamond faces are very detail-oriented and like to be in control. Haner also suggests that people with full and thick eyebrows tend to be confident, assertive, and goal oriented. People with large or highly-defined jaws have strong values and firm beliefs.
Jean Haner (2008)
birth to 2 weeks of life
Infancy
somatotypes.\
They have an attractive and desirable body. Physically, they tend to have a large head and broad shoulders with a narrow waist. They have a strong muscular body and strong arms and legs and little fat on the body. They work for the body they have so that they could have an attractive body. Psychologically, the mesomorph is adventurous and courageous. They are not afraid to break out and do new things with new people. They are assertive and competitive and have a desire to have power and be dominant. They love taking risks and chances in life.
Mesomorphic
somatotypes.
. Physically, they have narrow shoulders, thin legs and arms, little fat on the body, a narrow face, and a narrow chest. They may eat just as much as the endomorph but never seem to gain any weight. They always stay skinny. Personality-wise, they tend to be self- conscious, socially anxious, artistic, thoughtful, quiet, and private. They always keep to themselves and are afraid to branch out.
Ectomorphic
18 to 40 years old
adults are at the peak of physical health, strength and energy. Sensory and motor systems are at their highest functioning. Adults gain weight and their height increases. They develop intimate relationships; they marry and begin their families.
Early Adulthood
2 weeks of life to 2nd year
the true foundation age. At this time, many behavior patterns, attitudes, and emotional expressions are established. It is a critical period in setting the pattern for personal and emotional adjustments.
Babies grow rapidly both physically and psychologically. Changes are rapid in appearance (height and weight) and capacities. The limbs develop in a better proportion to the large head. Intellectual growth and change are parallel to physical growth and change.
Babyhood
Citation
outlines the stages in the life span:
Hurlock (1982)
60 to death
rightly equivalent to old age. This is the final stage of physical change. It is difficult to consider the exact age of a person for being old.
Late adulthood or senescence
associated body types with human temperament types called body-type theory. He claimed that a body type could be linked with the personality of that person. He says that a fat person with a large bone structure tends to have an outgoing and more relaxed personality while a more muscular body-typed person is more active and aggressive. A slim or scrawny person with thin muscles is usually characterized as quiet or fragile.
In the 1940’s, William Herbert Sheldon
The theory suggests that an excess of or deficiency in any of the four bodily fluids (or humors) in a person influences their personality, temperament, and well-being.
prominence of body fluids.
refers to the factors an individual is exposed to throughout life which includes learning and experiences.
Environment
6 to 10 or 12 years old
This is the period of slow and uniform growth. Physical growth follows a predictable pattern, although variations do occur. Body build affects both the height and weight of a child
Late childhood
somatotype is also known as a
viscerotonic
14 to 18 years old
a socially constructed concept. In pre-industrial society, children were considered adults when they reached physical maturity; however, today we have an extended time between childhood and adulthood known as
Adolescence
prominence of body fluids.
They are easily angry, jumpy and temperamental.
The choleric has the prominence of yellow bile
prominence of body fluids.
They tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy and optimistic.
The Sanguine type has the prominence of red bile
