Unpacking the Self

Question 1

This is to deconstruct, to analyze the nature by examining in detail the adversities that may affect the self.

Answer 1

Unpacking the Self

Question 2

Refers to the body which we interface with our environment and fellow being. It is a tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.

Answer 2

Physical Self

Question 3

A component that makes up the Self defined as the transmission of traits from parent to offspring.

Answer 3

Heredity

Question 4

A component that makes up the Self defined as the specific information imbedded within the genes; can only be determined by blood testing.

Answer 4

Genotype

Question 5

A component that makes up the Self defined as the physical expression of a particular trait; can be directly observed.

Answer 5

Phenotype

Question 6

A component that makes up the Self defined as the completion of growth of genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential.

Answer 6

Maturation

Question 7

A component that makes up the Self defined as the small sections of DNA within the genome that code for proteins. They contain the instruction for our individual characteristics.

Answer 7

Genes

Question 8

It is made up of the Physical Self and Sexual Self

Answer 8

The Biological Self

Question 9

The challenges of the Physical Self

Answer 9

Nature vs Nurture and Environmental Conditioning

Question 10

This is the transmission of traits from parents to offspring. It provides the raw materials of which the individual is made up of.

Answer 10

Heredity/Nature

Question 11

The sum total of the forces or experiences that a person undergoes from conception to old age. It includes family, friends, school, nutrition, and other agencies one is in contact with.

Answer 11

Environment/Nurture

Question 12

An environmental conditioning that refers to the issues like meeting the society’s standard of physical beauty and body type.

Answer 12

Societal Expectations

Question 13

An environmental conditioning that refers to how we take care of our bodies, hygienic practices and standard of beauty and attractiveness

Answer 13

Cultural Practices

Question 14

Defined as any activity that induces or brings sexual arousal.

Answer 14

Human Sexual Behavior

Question 15

Commonly called as self-gratification or self-stimulation that leads to sexual arousal and generally, sexual climax. This takes place in personal and private as an end in itself.

Answer 15

Solitary Behavior

Question 16

Physical contact occurs between only one male and one female. A behavior may be interpreted by society or individual as erotic depending on the context in which the behavior occurs.

Answer 16

Socio-sexual Behavior