PHAMELA VALDERAS 1BSA-ABM1

LEARNING OUTCOMES 6
1. identify the stages of life and explain the physical changes that occur during each
stage?

The human body constantly develops and changes throughout the human life cycle, and food
provides the fuel for those changes. The major stages of the human lifecycle include pregnancy,
infancy, the toddler years, childhood, puberty, older adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the
senior years

2. recognize the contributions of genetic and environmental factors to the physical

development of the self?

Genes, via their influences on morphology and physiology, create a framework within which the environment
acts to shape the behavior of an individual animal. The environment can affect morphological and
physiological development; in turn behavior develops as a result of that animal's shape and internal
workings. As we all know, genes from our parents influence everything from height, weight, eye color, and
other physical characteristics, to behavioral patterns in achievement, intelligence and motivation.

3. factors that affect the body describe the image; .

It is important to have a good understanding of what children need at each stage of their growth and development.

 The culture. In Western culture, there is a definite preference towards a thinner physique, for women. ...
 Self-esteem.
 Family values and attitudes
 Abuse or trauma
 Puberty.
 Physical activity
 Acceptance or rejection in relation to your body.

4. examine the impact of culture on body image and self; and

Body image is determined by 4 factors:

1. How you SEE your body is your perceptual body image. This is not always a correct representation of how
you actually look. For example, a person may perceive themselves as overweight when they are actually
underweight.
2. The way you FEEL about your body is your affective body image. This relates to the amount of satisfaction
or dissatisfaction you feel about your shape, weight, and individual body parts.
3. The way you THINK about your body is your cognitive body image. This can lead to preoccupation with body
shape and weight.
4. Behaviors in which you engage as a result of your body image encompass your behavioral body image.
When a person is dissatisfied with the way he/she looks, they may isolate themselves because they feel bad
about their appearance.

5. develop a positive body image?. Women with a positive body image are more likely to have good
physical and mental health. Girls and women with negative thoughts and feelings about their bodies are more likely to
develop certain mental health conditions, such as eating disorders and depression.
PHAMELA VALDERAS 1BSA-ABM1

LEARNING OUTCOMES 6