V. The Physical Self Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to the body: a concrete dimension and a
tangible aspect of the person that can be directly
observed and examined
Includes the body and the perception of the body
by the self

A

physical self

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2
Q

_______ said that Physical Self/Body is an initial
source of sensation and necessary
for the origin and maintenance of
personality

A

william james

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3
Q

_____ said The physical body is the core of
human experience.

A

sigmund freud

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4
Q

the physical self is fundamental to identity. People
assess other people based on how they look. Some
people let their physical selves define who they are.
Concept of beauty affects self-esteem

A

self as impacted by body

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5
Q

3 WAYS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE IMPACT SELF WORTH

A

How we view ourselves

How we view others

How we think others view us

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6
Q

Individuals try to adhere to the current
standards of beauty:

A

• Gain acceptance
• Boost self-esteem

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7
Q
  • new found importance of the body in
    contemporary society
  • BRYAN TURNER
A

THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE BODY (1990’S)
“somatic society”

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8
Q

Based on your thoughts and
feelings about the way your
body looks.

A

body image

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9
Q

Relates to how much you like
about yourself and. how you
recognize or appreciate your
individual character, qualities,
skills and accomplishments.

A

self esteem

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10
Q

RELATIONSHIPS OF BODY IMAGE,
MENTAL HEALTH, AND SELF-ESTEEM

A

positive body image
negative body image

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11
Q

accepting one’s self the way you are, even if you do not fit what the media deems “ideal.

A

positivr body image

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12
Q

feeling badly
about the way one looks. Decreases self-
esteem, becomes a target of ridicule, can
lead to maladaptive responses.

A

negative body image

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13
Q

The negative perceptions and feelings a person
have about their body
• Influenced by factors such as body shape and
appearance, attitudes towards
weight gain, and cultural norms in relation to an
ideal body
• There are links between body image problems
and psychological problems (low
self-esteem, anxiety, and depression)
• Can lead to eating disorders and other
maladaptive behavior

A

body image dissatisfaction

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14
Q

A distinct mental disorder in which a person is preoccupied with an imagined
physical defect or a minor defect that others often cannot see.
• People with this disorder see themselves as “ugly” and often avoid
social exposure or turn to plastic surgery to try to improve their appearance

A

BODY
DYSMORPHIC
DISORDER

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15
Q

illnesses that are characterized by
irregular eating habits and severe
distress or concern about body weight or
shape

A

EATING
DISORDERS

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16
Q

EATING DISORDERS

A

BULIMIA NERVOSA
Anorexia nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder

17
Q

characterized by
recurrent binge eating
with or without
vomiting.

A

bulimia nervosa

18
Q

characterized by loss
of body weight and
refusal to eat.

A

anorexia nervosa

19
Q

Frequent loss of
control of eating

A

binge eating disorder