UTS Reviewer – Midterm Physical Self (Vocabulary Flashcards)

60 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes on physical self, emotions, and social psychology.

Physical Self

Individual’s perceptions of himself in the physical domain, including health, body, and physical appearance.

Heredity (Nature)

Transmission of traits or characteristics from parents to offspring (e.g., genes, inherited traits).

Environment (Nurture)

Sum total of forces or experiences a person undergoes from conception to old age (e.g., family, friends, school, nutrition).

Pre-natal Period

Conception to birth.

Infancy

Birth to end of the second week.

Babyhood

End of the second week to end of the second year.

Early Childhood

Age range of 2 to 6 years.

Late Childhood

Age range of 6 to 10/12 years.

Puberty/Preadolescence

Around ages 12–13/14 years.

Adolescence

From roughly 13/14 to 18 years.

Early Adulthood

From 18 to about 40 years.

Middle Age

From 40 to 60 years.

Old Age

From 60 years to death.

Emotions

Reactions that humans experience in response to events or situations; the affective aspect of consciousness.

Fundamentals of Emotion

Plutchik’s model identifies eight fundamental emotions.

Joy

One of the eight fundamental emotions; a positive feeling.

Trust

One of the eight fundamental emotions; confidence in others.

Fear

One of the eight fundamental emotions; fear response.

Surprise

One of the eight fundamental emotions; reaction to the unexpected.

Sadness

One of the eight fundamental emotions; feeling of sorrow.

Disgust

One of the eight fundamental emotions; repulsion.

Anger

One of the eight fundamental emotions; strong displeasure.

Anticipation

One of the eight fundamental emotions; looking forward with expectancy.

Primary Emotions

Emotions humans experience universally (e.g., happiness, fear, sadness, disgust, anger, surprise).

Secondary Emotions

Emotions that arise in response to primary emotions (e.g., pride, envy, jealousy).

Pride

A secondary emotion related to self-esteem and achievement.

Envy

A secondary emotion involving a desire for what others have.

Jealousy

A secondary emotion involving fear of losing someone to a rival.

Social Self

How we perceive ourselves in relation to others.

Self-Confidence

How you project yourself to other people.

Self-Esteem

How we feel about ourselves.

Self-Worth

The sense of one’s own value or worth as a person.

Communication Skills

Ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively.

Body Image

Combination of the thoughts and feelings about one’s body.

Empathy

Capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing.

Relationship Building

Efforts to build or maintain ethical relationships with people.

Social Psychology

Study of social relationships or interactions.

Lahey (2007)

Studies individuals as they interact with others.

Plotnik and Kouyoumdjian (2014)

A broad field aiming to understand how thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.

Interactions

Mutual and reciprocal exchange of communication.

Relationship

The particular way in which two or more people deal with each other.

Familiarity

Being comfortable with someone and developing close relationships.

Attraction

A feeling that may lead to deeper relationships and ease with someone.

Love

A special attachment one has for oneself or for somebody else.

Romantic Love

Passionate love.

Affectionate Love

Companionate love.

Consummate Love

The strongest and fullest kind of love.

Three of the Most Common Kinds of Love

Romantic Love, Affectionate Love, Consummate Love.

Intense Forms

Stronger versions of emotions.

Weaker Forms

Less intense versions of emotions.

Variety of Intensities

Different levels of emotional strength, from high to low.

Plutchik’s Eight Fundamental Emotions

Joy, Trust, Fear, Surprise, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Anticipation.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Joy

A core positive emotion on Plutchik’s wheel.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Trust

Core emotion representing confidence in others.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Fear

Core emotion representing danger or threat.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Surprise

Core emotion representing novelty or unexpected events.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Sadness

Core emotion representing sorrow.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Disgust

Core emotion representing revulsion.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Anger

Core emotion representing irritation or rage.

Eight Fundamental Emotions: Anticipation

Core emotion representing looking forward with expectation.

Primary Emotions (UNIVERSAL)

Happiness (Joy), Fear, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Surprise—universal emotions.

Secondary Emotions: Pride

Emotion arising from self-evaluation and social comparison.

Secondary Emotions: Envy

Desire for traits or possessions of others.

Secondary Emotions: Jealousy

Feelings about potential loss to a rival.

Self-Concept

(Not a direct term in notes; relates to self-perception and identity.)