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Outline
• Stages of life
• Genetic and environmental factors to the physical
development of the self
• Factors that affect body image;
• Impact of culture on body image and self
• Positive body image
At the end of the chapter, you should be able to:
Object permanence
• The ability to perceive things to continue existing
Early Childhood Preschool years
Engagement in Physical Activities
2-6 years
old
Adolescence
14-18
years old
Late Childhood
6-10 or
12 years No single growth phase similar to all The adolescent period
old Signs of puberty appears covers the years
approximately ages 12 to
20.
Theory of Physiognomy
love traditions
Body Image
refers to how individuals perceive, think and feel about their body and
physical appearance
Appearance
refers to everything about a person that can be observe such as height,
weight, skin color, clothes and hairstyle.
Self-Esteem
Person’s overall evaluation of his or her own worth
Victoria Secret Model
Which is the perfect size?
EATING DISORDER
ANOREXIA
is an eating disorder in which the person refuses
to eat for fear of gaining weight which can result in severe
starvation and death.
BULIMIA NERVOSA
disorder in which the person induces
purging after binging on large quantities of food.
Body Modification
Body piercing
Cosmetic Surgery
Lip enhancement
Breast enhancement
Nose lift
Liposuction
Botox
Makeup
(permanent tattoo)
“BEAUTIFUL NOW, DIE LATER-- SOONER”
Body Swelling
Internal bleeding
Death
BEAUTY
0 Whether beauty is …is in the eye of the beholder
biologically programed
or culturally
constructed, it remains
important in all
societies.
0 Attractive people have a More opportunities in finding jobs
Getting promotions
lot of advantages in life. Having higher income
0 Remember attractiveness
is whatever the people of
any given time and place
find attractive.
Ways in improving your body image and
inner self
0 Smile a lot 0 Avoid temptation
0 Take good care of your 0 Respect individuality
health 0 Make friends
0 Live a well-balanced life 0 Face your fears
0 Dress well and be neat 0 Be independent
0 Spend some time alone to 0 Accept things as they are
reflect 0 Ask and listen
0 Be creative and do
0 Think positive
something new all the time
0 Pray
0 Develop a wholesome
attitude toward sex 0 Count your blessings
0 Be thankful
#BALANCE
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