Physical Self Flashcards
is based on your thoughts and feelings about the way your body looks
Body image
comes from negative thoughts and feelings about your appearance
Poor body image
is made up of thoughts and feelings that are positive
healthy body image
“the body is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality”
William James
is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality
the body
experience is anchored in the ground-plan of the body
Erik Erikson
the body is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the
origin and maintenance of personality
the body is the _________________________ and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality
initial source of sensation
experience is anchored in the _____________ of the body
ground-plan
“physical body is the core of human experience”
Sigmund Freud
is the core of human experience
physical body
physical body is the
core of human experience
“ body at the center of human existence, as a way of experiencing the world”
Maurice Merleau- Ponty
is a place of respect, in 40 years there were no said reports of any sexual assaults, it is a land of security and yet
Bontoc people don’t lock their doors at night
tribe of Bontoc
Studies also show that one of the visible and deeper changes in relation to the modern body concerns that
dress reform and the appearance of the naked body
The tribe of Bontoc
- Spiritual and moral belief
- Physical Structures
- Tribal war
- Gender Ideology
- Perceptions on Relationships, Nakedness, and Sex
Girls live in
olog
irls live in ‘olog’ while men are in
ato
if there is a war occurring between tribes, women have their so called
special powers
They said that Bontoc people have no notion or perspective in romance. They actually believe that a way to a woman’s heart is to give her _________________ as a sign of love.
fire woods
relates to how much you like yourself, and how you recognize or appreciate your individual character, qualities, skills, and accomplishments.
Self-esteem
People who have _____________________ may not always feel confident about themselves or how they look
low self-esteem
often have a positive and confident attitude about their body and mind, and can recognize their strengths as well as personal value and worth
People with good self-esteem
are the product of a diverse mix of cultural and historical influences
Standards of beauty and appearance
may also result in avoidance of social situations and may interfere with developing healthy social and romantic relationships
poor body image
Body image can be seen as both
internal (personal) and external (social)
Inner qualities of the person
INNER BEAUTY
Refers to the physical characteristics of the person
EXTERNAL BEAUTY
is commonly defined as the shared patterns of thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and habits in both material and symbolic realms
Culture
“The self is shaped, in part, through interaction with
groups”
Harry Triandis
is shaped, in part, through interaction with groups
self
We are all _______________ as we build and style our
bodies on a daily basis
body-builders
Is a culturally conditioned reaction to a commercially- fabricated fantasy of physical perfection
Body Shame
mentions that the predominance of “pop culture” in today’s society definitely has some effects such as the way teenagers think of themselves, how they associate with others, and how they express characteristics of their maturation.
Audrey Tramel (2013)
Audrey Tramel (2013) mentions that the
predominance of __________________________ in today’s society definitely has some effects such as the way teenagers think
of themselves, how they associate with others, and how they express characteristics of their maturation.
pop culture
is a culture widely accepted and patronized by the public as in pop music which is very appealing to the youth
Pop culture or popular culture
refers to the way a person sees himself
Self-definition
Can also be intrinsically tied into selfesteem and confidence.
Self-definition
Self-definition can also be intrinsically tied into
selfesteem and confidence
We are constantly beset with media images, especially advertisements representing appropriate bodies or skin, so that we internalize these ideals and either attempt to conform to them or resist them
Hyper-mediated society
found out that the average teenager is sensitive to, and
critical of his/her physical self
Davies & Furnham
Constant exposure to cultural standards of beauty in evaluating own of dieting practices which may lead to _______________________ as a result of body image dissatisfaction
eating disorders
Constant exposure to cultural standards of beauty in evaluating own of dieting practices which may lead to eating disorders as a result of _____________________________
body image dissatisfaction
Researchers have found _______________________________ to be strong predictor of depression
body image dissatisfaction
Researchers have found body image dissatisfaction to be strong predictor of ___________________
depression
In November 2006, ___________________________, a 5-foot-8-inch Brazilian model suffering from anorexia, died weighing 88 pounds.
Ana Carolina Reston
In November 2006, Ana Carolina Reston, a 5-foot-8-inch Brazilian model suffering from __________, died weighing 88 pounds.
anorexia
is generally more positive than girls
Boy’s body image
are much more likely to welcome weight gain
boys
say that girls in western cultures are more concerned about appearance and express more worry and concern about how other people respond to them than in other cultures
Caufmann and Steinberg
Caufmann and Steinberg say that girls in ________________________ are more concerned about appearance and express more worry and concern about how other people respond to them than in other cultures
western cultures
explains that puberty for boys bring characteristics typically admired by society. On the other hand, puberty for girls brings characteristics often perceived as less desirable.
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