THE PHYSICAL SELF (Uts)

THE
PHYSICAL
SELF
Subject code and title:
Soc-sci 113b (Understanding the Self)
Physical Self= Body
 Body performs least during infancy and old age.
 Physical efficiency generally peaks in early adulthood

(20 y/o- 30 y/o).
 Slowly declines into the middle age.

Life span- refers to the development from
conception to death.
Elizabeth B. Hurlock’s Stages of life span

1. Prenatal- fertilization to birth 9. Middle adulthood- 40 to 60 years old
2. Infancy- Birth to 2 weeks of life 10. Late adulthood or senescene- 60 to death
3. Babyhood- 2 weeks of life
4. Early childhood- 2 to 6 years old
5. Late childhood- 6 to 10 or 12 years old
6. Puberty- 10-12 to 14 years old
7. Adolescence- 14 to 18 years old
8. Early adulthood- 18 to 40 years old
Two Factors Affecting Physical Growth
and Development
Hereditary- is the biological process of the inheritance of

traits from parents to offspring.
Environment- refers to the factors an individual is exposed

to throughout life which includes learning
and experience.
Theories of Physical Self
1. Theory of Physiognomy- suggests that a person’s physical
characteristics such as facial features and expressions and
body structures could be related to a person’s character or
personality.
2. Five Element Theory- makes use of the elements of water, wood, fire,
earth, and metal as archetypes for everything occurring in the
natural world.
3. Theory based on the prominence of body fluids- the theory suggest
that an excess of or deficiency in any of the four bodily fluids
(humors) in a person infuences their personality, temperament,
and well-being.
a. Sanguine- has the prominence of red bile. They tend to be impulsive,

cheerful, happy, and optimistic.
b. Melancholic-Has the prominence of black bile. They tend to be
pessimistic.
c. Choleric- Has the prominence of yellow bile. They are easily angry,
jumpy, and temperamental.
d. Phlegmatic- Has they tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow. excess
phlegm.
4. Body-type theory- based on physical characteristics.
a. Endomorphic- body type is soft and plump. Perceived to be easy

going and sociable.
b. Mesomorphic- type is characterized by strong muscular body.
Perceived to be energetic, adventurous, assertive,
and courageous.
c. Ectomorphic- tall and thin. Tend to be restrained, quiet, introverted,
and artistic.
5. The Wisdom of your Face- (Jean Haner, 2008)
a. Oval-shaped faces- are generally hospitable and tactful.

b. Round- shaped faces- tend to be friendly, kindhearted, and selfless.
c. Square-shaped faces- tend to be witty, analytical, and great leaders.
d. Heart- shaped faces- are patient and intuitive by nature.
e. Long- shaped faces- are perfectionist and tend to be aggressive.
f. Triangle-shaped faces- are creative, artistic, sensitive, and determined.
g. Diamond-shaped faces- are very detail- oriented and like to be in
control.
BODY IMAGE
 Body image- refers to how the 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
hairstyles.
 Self-esteem- person’s overall evaluation of his or her own worth.
Eating Disorders
Anorexia- the person refuses to eat for fear of gaining weight
which can result in severe starvation and death. It
mostly afflicts females between the ages of 12 and
40.
Bulimia Nervosa- the person induces purging after binging on

large quantities of food.
The Importance of Beauty
Body Modification
a. Tattooing
b. Body Piercing
c. Cosmetic Surgery
TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR BODY IMAGE
AND INNER SELF
 Smile a lot  Accept things as they are
 Take good care of your health  Ask and listen
 Live a well balanced life  Think positive
 Spend some time alone to reflect  Pray
 Be creative and do something new all the time  Count your blessings
 Avoid temptations  Be thankful.
 Make friends
 Face your fears.
 Be independent

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 Physical efficiency generally peaks in early adulthood

 Slowly declines into the middle age.

Elizabeth B. Hurlock’s Stages of life span

Hereditary- is the biological process of the inheritance of

Environment- refers to the factors an individual is exposed

a. Sanguine- has the prominence of red bile. They tend to be impulsive,

a. Endomorphic- body type is soft and plump. Perceived to be easy

a. Oval-shaped faces- are generally hospitable and tactful.

Bulimia Nervosa- the person induces purging after binging on

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