The Physical Self and Development

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on physical self, development, and associated psychological and societal factors.

Physical Self

Refers to the body which we interface with our environment and fellow beings; a tangible aspect of a person.

Self-image

Our mental picture of ourselves.

Healthy self-image

Starts with learning to accept ourselves and being loved by others, contributing to high self-esteem.

Adolescence

A crucial stage of development beginning with puberty, characterized by rapid physical changes.

Life span

Development from conception to death.

Erik Erikson

An ego psychologist known for his theory on the impact of social experiences throughout the lifespan.

Psychological Stages of Development

Erikson's theory outlining stages like Infancy, Adolescence, and Maturity, each with a conflict to resolve.

Heredity

The biological transmission of physical characteristics from parents to children through genes.

Body Image

How individuals perceive and feel about their body and physical appearance, influenced by societal factors.

Self Esteem

How you value yourself and how you feel others value you, impacting mental health.

Inflated Self-Esteem

A type of self-esteem where individuals hold themselves in high regard, often underestimating others.

Low Self-Esteem

When individuals do not value themselves and lack trust in their abilities.

Beauty

The quality in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses; standards of beauty vary by culture.

Human Sexual Behavior

Any activity that causes sexual arousal, complex and varying among individuals.

Sexual Orientation

Refers to enduring emotional or sexual attraction towards others.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Infections transmitted through sexual contact.

Contraception

Methods used to prevent conception, categorized into natural and artificial methods.

Material Self

The part of the self encompassing one's body and possessions as they contribute to identity.

Spiritual Self

The innermost workings of a person's mind, including beliefs and morals.

Rituals

Culturally prescribed symbolic acts guiding community transitions.

Logotherapy

A psychotherapy focusing on finding meaning in life, even through suffering.