The Physical Self

Question 1

refers to the body

a container, a complex, finely tuned, machine with which we interface with our environment and fellow beings.

The concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined

Answer 1

Physical Self

Question 2

a reflection of our lifestyle and the kind of lives we lead

Answer 2

Image

Question 3

composed of personal characteristics, social roles, and responsibilities, as well as affiliations that define who one is

Answer 3

Identity

Question 4

what comes to your mind when you are asked about who you are

how people see or describe themselves (Plotnik & Kouyoumdjan, 2014)

Answer 4

Self-concept

Question 5

Self-concept

Answer 5

Body image

Question 6

Ideas of beauty vary throughout history + across different cultures.

Tastes change over time => Beauty is not universal

Beauty is a subjective concept

Globalization leads to universal idea of beauty

Answer 6

The Concept of Beauty

Question 7

Society shapes us in many ways, including our interactions, our personal development and even others’ perception of our bodies as a reflection of self worth.

This includes:

How we perceive our bodies visually

How we feel about our physical appearance

How we think and talk to ourselves about our bodies

Our sense of how other people view our bodies

Answer 7

The Role of Society on Body Image

Question 8

Body image is both internal (____) and external (_____)

Answer 8

personal, society

Question 9

The greater our discontent with how we measure up when compared to the societal or media supported norms, the more negative our body image, and the greater the risk we are in. for example:

Answer 9

Extreme dieting

Extreme exercise compulsion

Eating disorders

Extreme or unnecessary plastic surgery

Using steroids for muscle building

Question 10

Refers to unrealistic images or standards of beauty that are genetically impossible to imitate: perfect skin, tiny waists, protruding behinds, ripped abs that is apparently impossible to achieve without chemical enhancers – that if we don’t measure, we are met with dissatisfaction.

Answer 10

The Physical

Question 11

The media is a powerful tool that promotes ‘must-haves’ and ‘the cool ones’. It may not be fully responsible for determining the standards of beauty, it makes escaping the stream of images and attitudes almost impossible.

Answer 11

The media

Question 12

Intolerance of body diversity has a lot to do with prejudice of size and shape in our culture. Being thin, toned and muscular has become associated with the hard-working, successful, popular, beautiful, strong, and the disciplined. Being fat is associated with the lazy, ugly, weak, and lacking in willpower.

Answer 12

Prejudice to size

Question 13

2 kinds of Selves (Carl Rogers)

Answer 13

Real Self, Ideal Self

Question 14

image of the self based on a person’s actual experience and represents how he/she actually sees himself/herself (what one thinks in terms of personal characteristics and abilities

Answer 14

Real Self

Question 15

the self based on one’s hopes and wishes (how one likes to see himself/herself to be)

Answer 15

Ideal Self

Question 16

The physical self is a significant component in one’s image and personality, hence being clean and hygienic creates a good image and makes one feel good about the ‘self’.

Answer 16

Personal Hygiene

Question 17

Careful grooming and observance of proper clothing in specific occasions is an important practice in building one’s self-esteem.

Answer 17

Good Grooming

Question 18

Skills used to interact politely in social situations. This includes manners, etiquette, deportment, fashion, and refinement. Good manners, on the other hand, are reflection of one’s education, values, and sensitivity

Answer 18

Social Graces

Question 19

Composure and bearing affects not only one’s physical self and image but his or her level of confidence. An individual who has the right degree of confidence conducts themselves well in front of others

Answer 19

Proper bearing and posture

Question 20

Our health affects our performance in our daily tasks; Illnesses and diseases make us weak physically and intellectually causing us to underperform or be unproductive

Answer 20

Health

Question 21

reiterates that physical health is result of the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors than purely biological components, therefore,

physical weakness is caused by a complex interaction of biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behavior) and socio-cultural factors (socio-economic, socio-environmental, and cultural)

Answer 21

Biopsychosocial Model of Health (BPS)

Question 22

reiterates that physical health is result of the interplay between ___, ___, and ____ factors than purely biological components, therefore,

Answer 22

biological, psychological, and social