physical

The development of the individual is caused by 2 interacting forces

heredity (nature) and environment (nurture)

The beginning of life begins at

fertilization

is the meeting of the female sex cell and the male sex cell

fertilization

is defined as the transmission of traits from parents to offspring

heredity

The manifestation of traits can be attributed to the concepts of

genotype

(specific information embedded within one’s genes)

genotype

(the physical expression of a particular trait)

phenotype

Each individual carries __ pairs of chromosomes. The last pair is known as the sex chromosomes which determine the sex of an individual.

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is known as the completion of growth of a genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential.

maturation

Conception to birth

Pre-natal

Birth to 2 years

Infancy

2y/o to 5-6 y/o

Early childhood

5-6 y/o to 10-12 y/o

Middle/Late Childhood

10-12 y/o to 22 y/o

Adolescence

22 y/o to 35-45 y/o

Early Adulthood

35-45 y/o to 60-70 y/o

Middle Adulthood

60-70 y/o to death

Late Adulthood

is recognized as the most essential marker of the beginning of adolescence. It is a period of rapid physical changes.

puberty

is the first menstrual flow

Menarche

is the first nocturnal emission or spermarche is the first ejaculation

semenarche

refers to the way one sees him/herself.

body image

the person observes & examines one’s internal state after a behaviour.

. Introspection & Self-reflection

– observation of one’s behaviour as an outside observer.

Self Perception theory

– a cognitive representation of self-knowledge which includes all beliefs about themselves

Self-concept

the concept a person has about himself that develops over the years

Personal Identity

a positive self-concept comes from a consistent and appropriate response from the care-provider.

Attachment Process & Social Appraisal

private audiences are people with significant relationship to the self and are considered as influences.

Maintaining, Regulating & Expanding the Self in Interpersonal Relationships

– self-image is shaped and reflected from the social world.

The Looking Glass Self theory

– a process of comparing oneself with others in order to evaluate one’s own abilities and opinions.

Social Comparison

compares oneself to people who are better than him/herself.

Upward

compares him/herself with someone in a worse situation.

Downward

is a common concept of beauty for the Filipinos.

Euro centrism and colorism