Module 6 Flashcards
it refers to the body
the physical self
these work together for the body to perform many of its functions such as walking, breathing, eating, sleeping and other habits.
physical extremities and internal organs
The body’s ability to perform
its functions gradually
changes through an
individual’s ____.
aging
the body performs least during ___________ and _____________
infancy and old age
growth rate during childhood
slow rate
growth rate during babyhood
rapid rate
it begins with the onset of puberty
Adolescence
This stage is characterized by rapid
changes that include the maturation
of the reproductive system.
Puberty
in this stage, Each individual goes through a
succession of developmental stages
throughout his or her life span.
puberty
it causes the changes in the body during puberty
hormones
these are chemicals produced in your body
hormones
hormones produced by females
estrogen and progesterone
it is the hormone that causes your breast to grow and helps
your vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes to
develop.
estrogen
It also makes you grow taller and also changes
the way fat is stored on your body making your
waist, hips and buttocks more obvious.
estrogen
these are hormones that control the menstrual cycle or period of females
estrogen and progesterone
it is the hormone that starts development from boy to man
testosterone
it is the major male sex
hormone and it is produced in the testes.
testosterone
when the level of this is high enough, it starts the production of sperm causes the chest and shoulders to broaden and causes facial hair to grow.
testosterone
problems associated with the physical self
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Binge eating
- Obesity
- Body dysmorphic disorder
Episodes of binge eating (consuming a
large quantity of food in one sitting) and
have no sense of control over your
eating. they Try inappropriate ways to lose
weight such as vomiting and fasting
Bulimia Nervosa
Abnormally low body weight, an intense
fear of gaining weight and a distorted
perception of weight. They place a high
value on controlling their weight and
shape, using extreme efforts that tend to
significantly interfere with their lives.
Anorexia Nervosa
is a serious eating disorder in which you
frequently consume unusually large amounts of
food and feel unable to stop eating.
Binge Eating
complex disease involving an excessive amount
of body fat.
Obesity
can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived
defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw
that appears minor or can’t be seen by others.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
she proposes the life span development
Elizabeth Hurlock
it refers to the development from conception to death,
Life span development
- a two week period
- the zygote begins to divide and make its way to the uterus where it forms into a hollow ball and attaches itself to the uterine wall
- placenta and umbilical cord form during this period
- cells begin to develop into specialized cells
The Germinal Period
- occurs two weeks after conception to eight weeks
- cells continue to specialize and become specific organs and structures
- neuron development
- one inch long with distinct facial features
- nearly all organs are present
The Embryonic Period
- eight weeks to birth
- the baby remains in the uterus
- sex organs develop
- organs finish developing
- fetus gains about 7 lbs during this period
The Fetal Period
it is the shortest of all developmental periods
infancy
a time in radical adjustments
infancy
it is a plateau in development
infancy
it is a preview of later development
infancy
it is a hazardous period
infancy