Module 3.1 THE PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold
— built on the idea that in embracing flaws and
imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.
Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the “scars” as a part of the design.
Sometimes in the process of repairing things that have broken, we actually create something more unique, beautiful and resilient.
Kintsugi
Physical self refers to the __.
body
Both ___ and ___ work for the body to perform many of its functions.
physical extremities and internal organs
The body performs least during ___
infancy and old age
Physical ___ peaks in early adulthood between the ages of 20 and 30, and then slowly declines into the middle age.
efficiency
begins with the onset of puberty. This stage is
characterized by rapid physical changes that include
maturation of the reproductive system
Adolescence
the process of biological inheritance of traits from
parents to offspring
Heredity
individual exposure throughout life which
includes learning and experiences
Environment
Sex and other physical traits are determined by the __ during egg and sperm cells fertilization.
combination of chromosomes and genes
There are ___ pairs of chromosomes which are
classified as autosomes or trait chromosomes (22 pairs) and gonosomes or sex chromosomes.
23
___are the basic carrier of hereditary trait and are classified as dominant (strong genes) and recessive (weak gene)
Genes
the process by which one observes and examines
one’s mental and emotional states after behaving in a certain way.
Introspection
Introspection is __ since people have the tendency to keep unwanted thoughts and experiences out of memory and consciousness.
limited
As a result, people have a low self-insight on aspects about the self where they wish were not true and many people tend to overestimate their positive aspects.
Introspection
this explains that since one’s internal state is
difficult to interpret, people tend to understand their inner states by observing their own behavior – as if they’re an outside observer
Self-perception theory
cognitive representation of self-knowledge which
includes the sum total of all beliefs that people have about themselves.
Self-concept
In other words, this pertains to all characteristics the person mentions when asked to describe who he is.
Self-concept
It is the physical perception and description of his physique including the appearance
Self-concept
concepts about the self that develop over the
years
Personal Identity
This includes aspects of his life that he was born into, as well as the choices he makes such as his personal stand on certain matters, personal beliefs and biases
Personal Identity
What are the personal factors?
Introspection
Self-perception theory
Self-concept
Personal Identity
people learn their value and lovability when they experience how their mothers or caregivers care for them and respond to their needs.
Attachment process and social appraisal
Caregiving that is consistent and appropriately responds to the needs of the infant promote;
positive self-concept
Caregiving that is neglectful and unresponsive creates a ___ believing they are not worthy and that others cannot be trusted. (Bowlby’ Attachment Theory)
negative self-concept