Physical Self

Growth

physical change

Development

psychological and social changes in an individual such as behavioural and thinking patterns

Heredity

play an important role in the transmission of physical and social characteristics from parents to off-springs

Love

very vital factor influencing a person‘s all-around development without which he develops into a person with criminal tendencies.

Culture

Physical growth and development of human beings is definitely affected by cultural factors.

Health Habits

Keeping clean through daily bath, washing of hands as often as needed, brushing the teeth, cleaning nose and ears are commendable health habits. By keeping the body clean, diseases and body illnesses are minimized

Environment

Fresh air, sunlight, and hygienic surroundings help in the proper development of the body

Nutrition

Growth is directly related to this

Physiognomy

practice of assessing a person‘s character or personality from his outer appearance especially the face

Life Span

refers to the development from conception to death

Heredity and Environment

Physical growth and development is the product of

Heredity

the biological process of the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring

Environment

refers to the factors an individual is exposed to throughout life which includes learning and experiences

Body Image

refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their body and physical appearance

Genes

basic carrier of hereditary traits and are classified as dominant (strong genes) and recessive (weak genes)

Theory of Physiognomy

suggests that a person's physical characteristics such as facial features and expressions and body structures could be related to a person's character or personality-

Theory Based on the Prominence of Body Fluids

The theory suggests that an excess of or deficiency in any of the four bodily fluids (or humors) in a person influences their personality, temperament, and well-being.

Sanguine Type

has the prominence of red bile. They tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy, and optimistic.

Melancholic

has the prominence of black bile. They tend to be depressed and pessimistic.

Phlegmatic

has excess phlegm. They tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow.

Choleric

prominence of yellow bile. They are easily angry, jumpy, and temperamental.

Endomorphic, Mesomorphic, Ectomorphic

3 body-type theory based on physical characteristics

Endomorphic

body type is soft and plump.

Mesopmorphic

characterized by a strong muscular body

Ectomorphic

body type is tall and thin. People who have this body type tend to be restrained, quiet, introverted, and artistic.

Oval-shaped Face

generally hospitable and tactful

Round-face Shape

tend to be friendly, kindhearted, and selfless

Square Face

tend to be witty, analytical, and great leaders

Heart-shaped Face

patient and intuitive by nature

Long-shaped Face

perfectionists and tend to be aggressive

Triangle-shaped Face

tend to be creative, artistic, sensitive, and determined

Diamond-shaped Face

very detail-oriented and like to be in control

Appearance

refers to everything about a person that others can observe such as height, weight, skin color, clothes, and hairstyle.

Self-esteem

person's overall evaluation of his or her own worth

Stages of Life Span

1. Prenatal - fertilization to birth

2. Infancy - birth to 2 weeks of life

3. Babyhood - 2 weeks of life to 2nd year

4. Early childhood - 2 to 6 years old

5. Late childhood - 6 to 10 or 12 years old

6. Puberty - 10 or 12 to 14 years old

7. Adolescence - 14 to 18 years old

8. Early adulthood - 18 to 40 years old

9. Middle adulthood - 40 to 60 years old

10. Late adulthood or senescence - 60 to death