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