MODULE 03: PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
(27 cards)
Physical development
refers to the advancements and refinements of motor skills, or, in other words, children’s abilities to use and control their bodies. It relates to the growth and skill development of the body, including the brain, muscles, and senses.
The Five Categories of Child Development
Cognitive, Social and Emotional, Speech and Language, Fine Motor Skills, and Gross Motor Skills
Cognitive.
This is your child’s ability to use logic and problem-solving skills, including the skill of thinking about thinking.
Social and Emotional
For an infant, a social and emotional
milestone can be as simple as a sociable smile. But you should watch an older child to see the more complex ways she interacts with other kids, adults, and people of authority like teachers and coaches.
Speech and Language.
Development can start as soon as a 12-month-old starts to say his first
words and should continue into adulthood. The goal is to empower your child to have the words she
needs to understand the world and express herself in that world.
Fine Motor Skills.
If your child is struggling to develop fine motor skills, play can help, which might include drawing with chalk, building with legos, or putting together puzzles.
Gross Motor Skills
aren’t “gross.” Actually, this
stage refers to milestones involving whole-body movements and core muscles. Children develop skills using large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso. Movements include walking, running, throwing, kicking, and lifting, and they’re closely related to balance and strength.
Physical self
refers to the concrete dimension or
the body, the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.
Physical Appearance
refers to the skin, hair, and
all other tangible aspects of a person.
Self-image
the idea of a person’s own ability,
appearance and personality.
Self-concept
the idea of a person’s definition of
himself / herself.
Self-esteem
A person’s overall sense of self-
worth. A person’s confidence.
According to William James
- Body is the initial source of sensation and pain
- It is necessary for the maintenance of a person’s personality.
- Mind controls the body.
According to Sigmund Freud
Self + Personality = physical body; the core of human experience.
According to Erik Erikson
The role of bodily organs is important in early development
stages of life.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL BEAUTY?
A person might find you unattractive and this is so normal but on the other hand you will find someone who believes that you are attractive.
It is important but the good news is that the standards of a person when it comes to beauty differs from one another.
THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON BODY-IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM
A person’s view of their Physical Self can be affected by
how they view their self-worth, what the society says about
them and they way that the culture they grew up in shaped
them to be.
An individual’s cultural and social background influences
their beliefs and perceptions about body image.
Factors affecting your perception of Physical Self:
Personal - Age, gender, weight, etc.
Social - Education, friends, family, etc.
Cultural - Environment, tradition, beliefs.
IMPORTANCE OF BEAUTY IN TERMS OF SOCIAL RELATIONS
Our preference for physical attractiveness in forming relationships does not
include only possibilities for romantic partnerships, but research has shown that our preference for beauty extends to our desire to form friendships and work associations with attractive people over unattractive ones.
According to the attractiveness halo effect theory,
it’s quite common for people to
think that beautiful people are more intelligent, competent and successful than others.
JOHARI WINDOW
is the model that explains the
relationship of the individual self together with the other members of society.
How can we appreciate our own beauty?
OPEN - The individual is aware of his/her attitude and skills and is willing to share it to others.
BLIND - The individual’s attitude or skills is known by others but not known to him or her.
HIDDEN - The individual’s attitude or skills is known by him or her but not known by others.
Physical Attractiveness
is the appearance of a person that tells us whether they are attractive and pleasing to the eye or not. We all look attractive depending on how we see ourselves.
Features Most Attractive to Others across Culture
Symmetry, Waist to hip ratio, Weight,
Height, Facial Feature, Body built, Body scent, Body scent, Feet size,Hair, and Movement patterns.
