UTS - Chapter 5 | The Physical Self 💪

Physical Development

Refers to the physical and biological changes that occur in humans between birth and adolescence. It is divided into two areas: Growth and Development.

Growth

Physical changes such as increase in height, weight, and size.

Development

• How children gain control over their physical actions.

• Doing complicated and difficult activities more skillfully and easily.

Physical Self

P_______ S_______ is the concrete dimension and tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed. 🧍

Puberty

Physical changes leading to Sexual maturity.

Adolescence

Refers to the transition period in psychological and social changes of a girl or boy.

Primary Sex Characteristics

Changes of sexual organs which are directly concerned in reproduction. It is called “Spermache” for boys and “Menarche” (First menstrual cycle) for girls.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Visible changes in features during puberty which are not directly part of the reproductive system.

Physical Attractiveness

The DEGREE to which a person's physical image is considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.

• Often implies sexual attractiveness or desirability but not all the time.

Body Image

The perception that a person has of their physical self and the feelings that result from that perception.

4 Aspects of Body Image

1. Perceptual Body Image = How you see yourself.

2. Affective Body Image = How you feel about yourself

3. Cognitive Body Image = How you think about yourself

4. Behavioral Body Image = How you behave based on the above mentioned

Tips on Improving Body Image and Self-Esteem

1. Accept your body

2. Like your body

3. Take care of your body

Self-esteem

It is how you value and respect yourself as a person which can affect how you take care of yourself.