Understanding the Physical Self: Body Image & Self-Esteem
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What is the observable expression of genotype?

  • Puberty
  • Personality
  • Genotype
  • Phenotype (correct)
  • According to Mary Douglas, why do rules associated with controlling the body and its processes emerge as a powerful means of social control?

  • The body is the most natural symbol for classification (correct)
  • The body is not connected to classification
  • The body has no role in social norms
  • The body is irrelevant for social control
  • What does Jane Gaines' statement 'A woman is what she wears' imply?

  • Clothing has no impact on how women are perceived
  • Women are defined solely by their actions
  • Women are defined solely by their clothing (correct)
  • Women's identity is not related to their clothing
  • Why is puberty different from adolescence?

    <p>Puberty ends before adolescence ends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define self-esteem?

    <p>An individual's overall evaluation of themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erik Erikson, what serves as a basis for achieving a sense of competence?

    <p>Intellectual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-worth based on, according to the text?

    <p>Personal or social standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective suggests that thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behavior are all connected?

    <p>Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-understanding according to Santrock (2014)?

    <p>Cognitive representation of self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is body image described in the text?

    <p>A mental representation that may not align with others’ perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do genes impact physical characteristics?

    <p>Genotype provides specific information for physical traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory emphasizes the influence of social factors on self-identity?

    <p>The Looking-Glass Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of culture strongly influences how adolescents view themselves in terms of physical beauty?

    <p>Social construction of beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that gender, race, class, and sexuality are products shaped by cultural and historical contexts?

    <p>Social Construction Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Essentialist View of the Body?

    <p>Physical attributes defined by biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movie is mentioned in the text as being related to body image?

    <p>200 Pounds of Beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are young adolescents influenced by society's perception of beauty?

    <p>They must conform to society's beauty standards to avoid negative labels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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