UNIT 1: THE PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
person’s perception of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings
body image
how you see your body
perceptual body image
the way you feel about your body
affective body image
the way you think about your body
cognitive body image
behaviors in which you engage as a result of your body image
behavioral body image
occurs when a person is able to accept, appreciate and respect their body
positive body image
a positive body image will improve:
• self esteem
• self-acceptance
• healthy outlook and behaviors
it has a significant impact on how a person feels about themselves
culture
it can be a positive or negative influence to body image and self esteem
cultural traditions
define as how one thinks and feels toward one’s body
body image
it is closely linked to self esteem
body image
a person’s overall evaluation of his/her own worth
self esteem
it is not constant, it is who you are as a human being, your principles, your moral compass
beauty
dictates how a person feels about themselves and can infiltrate every aspect of life
self esteem
making a person more likely to feel comfortable and happy with the way they look and less likely to feel impacted by unrealistic images in the media
self acceptance
