PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
A tangible aspect of ourselves that can be easily observed and examined
Physical Self
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- begins at conception when the nucleus of the sperm and egg cell unites to form a zygote
Prenatal Stage
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- different kids of reflexes that are needed for survival are already manifested in them
Infancy
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- the true foundation of development in which there is rapid growth and change
Babyhood
> 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
Early Childhood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- first signs of puberty typically begin to appear in this period
Middle and Late Childhood
used to define the period of biological maturation
Puberty
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- early prepubescent changes occur when secondary sexual characteristics appear
Adolescence
girls may begin to experience:
Menarche or menstrual periods
boys will have regular:
Nocturnal emissions or wet dreams
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- physical maturation is complete
Early Adulthood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- physical decline begins, lifestyle issues are catching up, and preventive care is important
Middle Adulthood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- gains and losses
Late Adulthood
> Theories of Physical Self
- facial features and expressions is related to one’s personality
Theory of Physiognomy
> Theories of Physical Self
- water, wood, fire, earth, and metal
Five Elements Theory