UTS QUIZ - The Physical Self

Physical Self

Refers to the body, a concrete dimension, and a tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.

Freud’s View of the Body

The body is the core of human experience.

The Body (as described in lesson)

A marvelous container and complex, finely tuned machine with which we interface with our environment and fellow beings.

Factors Shaping the Physical Self

Biological and environmental factors.

Issues Associated with the Physical Self

Health, hygiene, nutrition, and standards of beauty.

Biological Blueprint

People are often recognized by their physical features such as face, height, weight, and body structure.

Development of Physical Features

Body structure, height, weight, skin color, and hair color do not just develop at random but through dynamic biological and chemical processes.

Environmental Conditioning

Environmental influences on the physical self, including social networks, societal expectations, and cultural practices (family, friends, community, etc.).

Positive Body Image

Liking and accepting yourself the way you are, even if you don’t fit what society calls “ideals.”

Negative Body Image

Feeling badly about how you look, which can devastate self-confidence and affect multiple aspects of life.