Topic 5: The Physical Aspect of the Self

Midterm

Heredity

The transmission if traits from parents to offspring. The traits are made up of specific information embedded within one’s gene

Gene

The basic unit of heredity

Genotype

Refers to the specific information embedded within our genes; not all translate to an observed physical characteristic

Phenotype

Physical expression of a particular trait

Genotype

Can only be determined through blood testing

Phenotype

This can be directly observed.

23 Chromosomes

Each individual carry this amount of chromosomes

Chromosome

They are threadlike bodies in the nucleus of the cell and the storage unit of genes.

Autosomes

22 pairs of chromosomes is called

Sex Chromosomes

The 23rd pair of chromosomes identify the sex of an individual.

XX

Sex Chromosome of females

XY

Sex Chromosome of males

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

It is the nucleus acid that contains the genetic instructions specifying the biological development of all cellular forms of life.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

It is considered the blueprint of life. No two individuals has the same DNA

Family

Our first social group that forms a crucial foundation of our development, including our physical self.

Infancy and Old Age

The stage of life where our body performs the least

Early Adulthood (20s-30s)

Stage of life where our bodies performs at its peak.

Adolescence

It begins with the onset of puberty. It is characterized by rapid physical changes.

Africa

Culture

• Does not celebrate thin bodies

• Overweight women symbolizes wealth and prosperity

Brazil

Culture

• Women want to be fit and toned

• Waxing, sculpting massages, manicures are the norm

Asia and Africa

Culture

• Skin lightening is popular

Self-Esteem

Is how much you feel you are worth - and how much you feel other people value you

Body Image

It is how you view your physical self - It refers how individuals think and feel about their body and physical appearance

Appearance

Refers to anything about a person that others can observe, like height, weight, skin color, etc.

Anorexia

An eating disorder is when the person refuses to eat for fear of gaining weight, causing sever starvation and death.

Bulimia Nervosa

The person induces purging after brining in large quantities of food.

Beauty

The degree to which a person’s physical traits are considered pleasing or beautiful

Self-Image Problem

Happens when your looks do not match your beauty standards.

Physical Appearance

This is not enough alone to know a person’s true character. It is important to see the inner side of the person.

Non-Physical Beauty

It can’t be measured but can be felt. It manifests through things like kindness, joy, appreciation, etc.