30 Questions
What is self-esteem, according to Adler and Stewart?
A person's overall sense of his or her value or worth
What is an example of a profitable business that relates to the connection between physical self and self-esteem?
A skin whitener company
Which of the following is an example of an eating disorder related to the physical self?
Bulimia
Which somatotype is characterized by a slower metabolism and a tendency to gain weight easily?
Endomorph
What is the term for the part of us that can be directly seen and observed by everyone?
Physical self
According to Dr. William Sheldon, which somatotype is characterized by being athletic, solid, and strong?
Mesomorph
What is sex primarily associated with in humans?
Physical and physiological features
What is gender associated with?
Socially-constructed roles, behaviors, and identities
What is the term for women who form intimate relations with other women?
Lesbian
According to research, is there an association between homosexual orientation and emotional or social problems?
No, several decades of research have found no association
What type of body shape do ectomorphs typically have?
Long and lean
What is the term for individuals who form intimate relations and partnerships with either women or men?
Bisexual
What is the term for men who form intimate relations and partnerships with other men?
Gay
What is a characteristic of someone with a negative body image?
Feeling unhappy with their body size
Which of the following is an example of internal body image?
How we perceive our bodies visually
What is a common challenge faced by ectomorphs?
Having a hard time gaining weight
What is the primary source of learning about beauty standards?
Other people, particularly those closest to us
What is a key component of having a positive body image?
Being comfortable with and accepting our body shape
What is the driving force behind the quest for the Golden Ratio?
Dissatisfaction with one's partner
In the Padaung group of Myanmar, what is the significance of wearing heavy rings on the neck?
A sign of beauty and wealth
In Iran, what is the significance of women proudly displaying their bandages after nose jobs?
To show off their beauty
Among the Maasai tribe, what is the significance of stretched earlobes?
A sign of wisdom and respect
In some African and South American cultures, what is the significance of lip plates?
A sign of female maturity and child-bearing age
Among the Maori women of New Zealand, what is the significance of chin tattoos?
A means to attract a mate
What is the significance of the concordance rates of monozygotic twins being higher than that of dizygotic twins in the context of sexual orientation?
It indicates that genetic influences are involved in sexual orientation.
What is the correlation between the number of older biological brothers and the likelihood of a man being gay?
The more older biological brothers, the more likely a man is to be gay.
What is a characteristic of male babies who will later identify as gay, according to research?
They tend to weigh less at birth.
What is a similarity in brain structure and function between homosexuals and heterosexuals of the other sex, according to imaging studies?
The brains of gay men and straight women are more symmetrical.
What is a potential nongenetic factor that influences sexual orientation, according to research?
Biological correlates of family structure.
What is the significance of the finding that identical twins are not perfectly concordant for sexual orientation?
It indicates that both genetic and nongenetic factors influence sexual orientation.
This quiz covers the concept of physical self, its connection to body and self-esteem, cultural beauty standards, and the distinction between physical and inner self.
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