UTS - Physical Self Flashcards
Physical Self
It f refers to the body such as
physical extremities and internal organs
Physical Self
Refers to the development from conception to death
Life Span
Fertilization to Birth
Prenatal
Birth to 2 weeks to life
Infancy
2 to 6 years old
Early Childhood
6 to 10 or 12 years old
Late Childhood
10 or 12 to 14 years old
Puberty
14 to 18 years old
Adolescence
18 to 40 years old
Early Adulthood
40 to 60 years old
Middle Adulthood
60 to death
Late Adulthood
It is the biological of the inheritance of
traits from parents to offspring
Heredity
It refers to the factors an individual is
exposed to throughout life which includes learning
experience.
Environment
Are threadlike tissues that carries the genes and are usually found in pairs.
There are 23 pairs of it which are classified as autosome or trait chromosomes (22 pairs) and gonosomes or sex chromosomes.
Chromosomes
It is the basic carrier of hereditary traits and are classified as dominant and recessive
Genes
Person’s physical characteristics such as facial features and expressions and
body structures could be related to a person’s character or personality
Theory of Physiognomy
It promotes development according to The five Elements Theory
Generating Processes
It controls the development in The Five Elements Theory
Overcoming Processes
A theory based on the prominence of the body fluids
Theory of Hippocrates
It has the prominence of red bile (Friendly)
Sanguine Type
It has the prominence of black (Sensitive)
Melancholic Type
It has the prominence of yellow (Natural born leader, Independent)
Bile Choleric Type
It has the excess phlegm (Calm)
Bile Phlegmatic Type
The Body Type Theory is a study by whom?
William Sheldon (1940’s)
Body Type is tall and thin. Restrained, quiet, introverted, and artistic.
Ectomorph
Strong Muscular body. Energetic adventurous, assertive and courageous.
Mesomorph
Body type is soft and plump Easy going and sociable.
Endomorph
The Wisdom of Your Face is a study by?
Jean Haner (2008)
Refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their physical appearance.
Body Image
Generally, humans who have clean and unblemished skin, thick shiny hair, well - proportioned bodies and symmetrical faces, are traditionally considered the most beautiful
The Importance of the Body
Advertisements, magazines and televisions are filled with good looking faces which emphasize the value of physical attractiveness. People tend to be influenced by the beautiful faces and bodies they see in media in the way determine what is beautiful and what
is not
Beauty in Media
It is a form of Body Modification which injects ink onto the skin to draw a design.
Tattooing
Another type of Body Modification which lets people wear jewelry through different ____ in their body.
Piercing
Type of Body Modification which includes surgical and non-surgical procedures to restore, reconstruct or alter body parts like breast enhancement, nose lift, etc.
Cosmetic Surgery
Whether beauty is biologically programmed or culturally constructed, it remains important in all societies. Studies have shown that men and women who are physically attractive have more opportunities in finding jobs, getting promotions and having higher income.
Generally, unattractive people are less liked and assisted.
Body Modification
