Physical self Flashcards
1
Q
We are not born with a body image. We learn it from family, peers, the press, movies, and television. Our culture reinforces only certain images
True or false
A
True
2
Q
Body Image is_____
A
Mental Physical Emotional Perceptive Imaginative
3
Q
Men’s image issues
A
Glamorous “macho” figures: • Tough • Muscular • Competitive • Athletic
4
Q
Media influences
A
Models
Health and fashion
magazine covers
Computer doctored photos
“Barbie” and Arnold
Schwarzenegger
Music-video queens and
kings
Movies, billboards,
television
5
Q
Diet/Fitness craze
A
- Diet foods
- Diet commercials
- Diet centers
- Diet books
- “abs” and workout videos
- Health clubs
- Body size talk
- Fashion
6
Q
Billions are spent on cosmetics, new diets, and clothes • We are constantly trying to reshape and remake our bodies into the media image
A
Media influence
7
Q
Physical limits
A
our skin distinguishes between what is inside and outside of us • we determine what to physically put into our bodies and how we take care of ourselves
8
Q
A person with strong ______________
helps others but maintains his or her sense of self
and has an intrinsic sense of self
A person with weak __________ has
an extrinsic sense of self and can’t maintain
boundaries:
A
psychological boundaries
9
Q
Psychological and emotional limits
A
boundaries are based upon how we were held and touched early in life (or not touched) • early touching provides us with sensory information • consequently, our boundaries may be clear or unclear • maintaining limits that are within our value system is essential
10
Q
Directly related to self-esteem • Developed through interactions with others • Reflects our mental picture of ourselves • Contains our thoughts, feelings, judgments, sensations, awareness and behavior
A
Body Image
11
Q
3 A’s
A
Attention – listening to internal cues Appreciation – enjoying the pleasure your body can provide Acceptance – accepting what is instead of longing for what is not
