Physical Self Flashcards
This is an individual’s mental representation of his/her own body.
Body Image
This is a Person’s perception of the level of attractiveness of his own body; produces either satisfying or unsatisfying results
Internal or Personal Body Image
This is the sense of how other people view our bodies.
External or Social Body Image
This is what not liking the way you look is called.
Body Image Dissatisfaction
This pertains to the physical characteristics of a person and what is usually considered as pleasant to the aesthetic senses.
External Beauty
This pertains to the inner qualities of a person.
Internal Beauty
She conducted a research on facial beauty depending more on common physical qualities than on striking features.
Gill Rhodes (2006)
This pertains tot eh privileges and wealth that people receive from aesthetic traits.
Aesthetic Capital
This is the physically enhancing the body by temporary means such as styling and decorating.
Body Adornment
This is temporary or permanent physical alteration of the body through means such as surgery, tattooing, piercing, and the like.
Body Modification
This is a person’s overall sense of self worth or personal value.
Self-esteem