Midterms Reviewer - Physical Self Flashcards
Our first social group, forms a crucial foundation of our development, including that of our physical self
Family
We start being conscious of our appearances, especially during the period of:
Adolescence
Contemporary media has portrayed ______ as the ideal body type for women
thin bodies
Contemporary media has portrayed ______ as the ideal body type for men
muscular bodies
Beauty is sometimes correlated to
Physical attractiveness
T or F: According to Michael Cunningham having large chin for females increase attractiveness
False
T or F: According to Michael Cunningham having large eyes for males and females increase attractiveness
True
These are thought to be attractive because they elicit feelings of warmth and nurturance in perceivers
Babyface features
Beauty in the female is associated more with _______ than males
Childlike qualities
Where the placement and size of the features on one side of the face match those on the other
Symmetry
According to him, 12-13 year old boys who have reached puberty report positive moods and tend to be more satisfied with their overall appearances
R. Havighurst
They tend to have less self control and emotional stability - they are more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs and get into trouble
Early maturing boys
T or F: On girls, late maturers experience more depression and anxiety, have lower self-esteem and are generally less satisfied with their appearance
False
Transmission of traits from parents to offspring
Heredity
Basic unit of heredity
Gene
Specific information embedded within one’s gene
Genotype
The physical expression of a particular trait
Phenotype
The _____ pair of chromosomes determines the sex of an individual
23rd
completion of growth of a genetic character within an organism
Maturation
It happens when your looks does not match your beauty standards
Self image problems
In order to like your looks in such a case you must fix your ________ about physical attractiveness
False beliefs
_______ shapes us in many ways, from our interactions, to our personal development through to others’ perception of our bodies as a reflection of self worth
Society
They become a platform that reinforces cultural beliefs and projects strong views on how we should look
Media
A prejudice that ____ is associated with the lazy, ugly, weak, and lacking in will-power
Fat
Powerful tool that reinforces beliefs and values
Media
Important in body image development because we place high value on them
Friendship
Suggests that a person physical characteristics such as facial features, expressions, and body structures could be related to a person’s character or personality
Theory of physiognomy
Five elements theory
Water
Fire
Wood
Earth
Metal
These are archetypes for everything occurring in the natural world
five elements theory
This theory suggests that an excess of or deficiency in any of the four body fluids in a person influences their personality
Theory based on the prominence of body fluids
Who developed the theory based on the prominence of body fluids?
Hippocrates
has the prominence of red bile, they tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy and optimistic
Sanguine type
has the prominence of black bile, they tend to be depressed and pessimistic.
Melancholic
has the prominence of yellow bile, they are easily get angry, jumpy, and temperamental.
Choleric
has excess phlegm, they tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow.
Phlegmatic
a body type that is soft and plump. Perceived to be easy going and sociable
Endomorphic
A body type that is characterized by a strong muscular body. They are perceived to be energetic, adventurous, assertive, and courageous. They are competitive and tend to be dominant.
Mesomorphic
A body type that is tall and thin. They tend to be restrained, quiet, introverted and artistic.
Ectomorphic
oval-shaped faces
Hospitable and tactful
round-shaped faces
friendly, kindhearted, and selfless
square faces
tend to be witty, analytical, and great leaders
heart-shaped faces
patient and intuitive by nature
long-shaped faces
perfectionist and tend to be aggressive
triangle-shaped faces
creative, artistic, sensitive, and determined
diamond faces
very detail-oriented and like to be in control
highly-defined jaws
have strong values and firm beliefs
long ang angular-shaped faces
tend to be more responsiveness, assertive and genuine
short and square-shaped faces
tend to be more restrained, conforming and shrewd
What refers to the factors an individual is exposed to throughout life which includes learning and experience?
Environment
What are determined by the combination of chromosomes and genes during fertilization when the egg and sperm cells unite?
Sex and physical traits
What are threadlike tissues that carries the genes and are usually found in pairs?
Chromosomes
What refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their body and physical appearance?
Body image
What refers to everything about a person that others can observe such as height, weight, skin color, clothes and hairstyle?
Appearance
which is a person’s overall evaluation of his or her own worth
Self-esteem
What is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to eat for fear of gaining weight which can result in severe starvation and death?
Anorexia nervosa
in which the person induces purging after binging
Bulimia nervosa
