PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards

1
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A tangible aspect of ourselves that can be easily observed and examined

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Physical Self

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • begins at conception when the nucleus of the sperm and egg cell unites to form a zygote
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Prenatal Stage

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • different kids of reflexes that are needed for survival are already manifested in them
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Infancy

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • the true foundation of development in which there is rapid growth and change
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Babyhood

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • children may begin to lose some fat or chubbiness since it is the time that they will engage in different physical activities through play
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Early Childhood

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • first signs of puberty typically begin to appear in this period
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Middle and Late Childhood

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7
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used to define the period of biological maturation

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Puberty

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • early prepubescent changes occur when secondary sexual characteristics appear
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Adolescence

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9
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girls may begin to experience:

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Menarche or menstrual periods

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10
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boys will have regular:

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Nocturnal emissions or wet dreams

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • physical maturation is complete
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Early Adulthood

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • physical decline begins, lifestyle issues are catching up, and preventive care is important
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Middle Adulthood

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> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)

  • gains and losses
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Late Adulthood

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> Theories of Physical Self

  • facial features and expressions is related to one’s personality
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Theory of Physiognomy

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> Theories of Physical Self

  • water, wood, fire, earth, and metal
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Five Elements Theory

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> Theories of Physical Self

  • excess deficiency in any four bodily fluids influences one’s personality
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Theory based on the prominence of Body Fluids

17
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> Theories of Physical Self

  • based on physical characteristics
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Body Type Theory

18
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refers to the mental image we form of our own bodies that includes how we feel about our bodies as well as how satisfied or dissatisfied we are

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Body Image

19
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the body we like to have

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Ideal Body

20
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everything about a person that can be observed

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Appearance

21
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> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships

  • men and women choose partner who are a “good match”
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Matching Phenomenon

22
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> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships

  • presumption that physically attractive people possess other socially desirable trait as well
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Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

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> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships

  • likeness begets liking
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Similarity

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> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships

  • people complete what is missing in the other
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Complementarily