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The Physical Self

The document discusses the physical self and how it changes throughout different stages of life from infancy to old age. Physical development is influenced by both heredity and environmental factors. The document also examines concepts of body image, beauty, and different theories on human temperament and body types.

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The Physical Self

The document discusses the physical self and how it changes throughout different stages of life from infancy to old age. Physical development is influenced by both heredity and environmental factors. The document also examines concepts of body image, beauty, and different theories on human temperament and body types.

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The

Physical
Self
JEREMICH G. SERAFICA
Learning outcomes
At the end of the chapter, you should be able to:
1. Identify the stages of life and explain the physical changes
that occur during each stage
2. Recognize the contributions of genetic and environmental
factors the physical development of the self;
3. Describe factors that affect the body image
4. Examine the impact of culture on body image and self;
and
5. Develop a positive body image
Online Activity:
ROSENBERG SELF-ESTEEM SCALE
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-
image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
A 10-item scale that measures global self-worth by
measuring both positive and negative feelings about the
self. The scale is believed to be uni-dimensional. All
items are answered using a 4-point Likert scale format
ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
Online Activity:
Scoring: Strongly Agree (3) Agree (2) Disagree (1)
Strongly Disagree (0)
• On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
• I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
• I am able to do things as well as most other people.
• I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal
plane with others.
• I take a positive attitude toward myself.
Online Activity:
Scoring: Strongly Agree (0) Agree (1) Disagree (2)
Strongly Disagree (3)

• At times I think I am no good at all.


• I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
• I certainly feel useless at times.
• I wish I could have more respect for myself.
• All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
Online Activity:
Verbal Interpretation:

0 – 14 – Low Self Esteem


15 – 25 – Normal Level of Self Esteem
26 – 30 High Level of Self Esteem
What is the level of your Self Esteem?
• The physical self refers to the
body.

• Physical + Internal Organs =


our bodily functions
The Physical Self
• Our ability to functions gradually changes through
an individual’s aging.
• The body performs least during infancy and old age.
The Physical Self

• The body peaks in early


adulthood between the ages
of twenty and thirty
• Then slowly declines into the
middle age
The Physical Self

• Physical development
and growth during
childhood continue at a
slow rate compared to
the rapid rate of growth
in babyhood.
The Physical Self

• Adolescence begins with


the onset of puberty – this
stage is characterized by
rapid physical changes that
include the maturation of
the reproductive system.
The Physical Self
1. Prenatal – 6. Puberty – 10 or 12
fertilization to birth to 14 years old
2. Infancy – birth to 2 7. Adolescence – 14 to
weeks of life 18 years old
3. Babyhood – 2 weeks 8. Early Adulthood –
of life to 2nd year 18 to 40 years old
4. Early Childhood – 2 9. Middle Adulthood –
to 6 years old 40 to 60 years old
5. Late Childhood – 6 10. Late Adulthood – 60
to 10 or 12 years old to death
Two Factors
Affecting Physical
Growth and
Development
HEREDIT Y + ENVIRONMENT
The Physical Self

Heredity – biological Environment – refers


process of the to the factors an
inheritance of traits individual is exposed
from parents to to throughout life
offspring which includes
learning and
experiences.
The Physical Self

• Hippocrates introduced a theory


based on the prominence of body
fluids – “temperaments”
• The theory suggests that an excess
of or deficiency in any of the four
bodily fluids (or humors): red bile,
black bile, yellow bile, phlegm
• Sanguine, melancholic, choleric,
and phlegmatic
The Physical Self

• Sanguine Type – tend to be


impulsive, cheerful, happy, and
optimistic
• Melancholic Type – sad and
pessimistic
• Choleric Type – easily angry, jumpy
and temperamental
• Phlegmatic Type – sluggish, dull,
and slow
ACTIVITY
• Now, let’s try to check what
temperament do we have! Please
access the link below.
• https://openpsychometrics.org/test
s/O4TS/

• You will have 3 minutes to finish


the questionnaire.

• Afterwards we will have SHARING.


ACTIVITY

• What is your temperament?

• Describe the result and relate it to


yourself.
William Sheldon’s Body Type
Theory
• Three Body Types (based on physical characteristics)
• Endomorphic – soft and plump – people with this
body type are perceived to be easy going and sociable
• Mesomorphic – strong muscular body – perceived to
be energetic, adventurous, assertive, and courageous;
tend to be competitive and dominant.
• Ectomorphic – tall and thin – people tend to be
restrained, quiet and artistic.
William Sheldon’s Body Type
Theory
BODY IMAGE

• Refers to how individuals perceive, think,


and feel about their body and physical
appearance.
• Appearance – refers to everything about
a person that others can observe such as
height, weight, skin color, clothes, and
hairstyle.
• Body image is related to our self-esteem
BODY IMAGE
• Our perception of body image has affect
both physical and psychological well-
being.

• Now, let me ask you, what


other factors affect your body
image?
What is

Beauty
IS IT IMPORTANT? OR NOT?
Beauty

• In Egyptian art, beauty is perceived in


women with slim, high waist, narrow hips,
and long black hair.
• In renaissance period, women with a full
figure and rounded hips were considered
beautiful.
• People in Malaysia, Philippines, and
Indonesia used to consider flat noses to
be attractive.
For you, what do you consider

Beautiful?
THEREFORE, EVERY CULTURE HAS
THEIR OWN CONCEPT OF BEAUT Y
Beauty

• Beauty has always been considered


important throughout history because
these features indicate youth, health,
good genes, and fertility (Demello, 2014).
• Advertisements, magazines, and
televisions are filled with good looking
faces
• People tend to be influenced by the
beautiful faces and bodies they see in the
media
Beauty

• Some people change their


physical appearance through
body modification such as
tattooing, piercings, and
cosmetic surgery
“Outer beauty is a gift.
Inner beauty is an
accomplishment”

- RANDI G. FINE
Ways to improve our body image
and inner self
• Smile a lot • Avoid temptations
• Take a good care of • Respect individuality
your health
• Self love
• Live a well balanced life
• Dress well and be neat • Be thankful
• Spend some time alone • Pray
to reflect
Asynchronous Activity: My
Physical Self

Access the drive link below:


https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-
zSNHdyXlhINsiZFM0ZSJ28zcMF-
ymBK?usp=sharing

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