PHYSICAL SELF Flashcards
(24 cards)
A tangible aspect of ourselves that can be easily observed and examined
Physical Self
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- begins at conception when the nucleus of the sperm and egg cell unites to form a zygote
Prenatal Stage
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- different kids of reflexes that are needed for survival are already manifested in them
Infancy
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- the true foundation of development in which there is rapid growth and change
Babyhood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- children may begin to lose some fat or chubbiness since it is the time that they will engage in different physical activities through play
Early Childhood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- first signs of puberty typically begin to appear in this period
Middle and Late Childhood
used to define the period of biological maturation
Puberty
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- early prepubescent changes occur when secondary sexual characteristics appear
Adolescence
girls may begin to experience:
Menarche or menstrual periods
boys will have regular:
Nocturnal emissions or wet dreams
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- physical maturation is complete
Early Adulthood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- physical decline begins, lifestyle issues are catching up, and preventive care is important
Middle Adulthood
> Stages of Lifespan (Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
- gains and losses
Late Adulthood
> Theories of Physical Self
- facial features and expressions is related to one’s personality
Theory of Physiognomy
> Theories of Physical Self
- water, wood, fire, earth, and metal
Five Elements Theory
> Theories of Physical Self
- excess deficiency in any four bodily fluids influences one’s personality
Theory based on the prominence of Body Fluids
> Theories of Physical Self
- based on physical characteristics
Body Type Theory
refers to the mental image we form of our own bodies that includes how we feel about our bodies as well as how satisfied or dissatisfied we are
Body Image
the body we like to have
Ideal Body
everything about a person that can be observed
Appearance
> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships
- men and women choose partner who are a “good match”
Matching Phenomenon
> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships
- presumption that physically attractive people possess other socially desirable trait as well
Physical Attractiveness Stereotype
> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships
- likeness begets liking
Similarity
> Theories about the Relationship of Physical Attractiveness and Romantic Relationships
- people complete what is missing in the other
Complementarily
