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Heredity and Body Image Concepts
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What is heredity?
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Transmission of traits from parents to offspring via genes
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What are genes in the context of heredity?
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Basic units containing specific information for traits
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What does genotype refer to?
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Specific information embedded within one's genes
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What is phenotype?
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Physical expression of a particular trait that can be observed
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How does genotype relate to phenotype?
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Genotype provides the information that leads to the observable phenotype
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What is the biological blueprint?
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The genetic foundation shaping physical development
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Why can phenotype be directly observed?
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It is the external manifestation of genetic traits
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What role do genes play in biological development?
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They transmit traits and information for physical growth
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What is the physical self?
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One's bodily appearance and biological makeup
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How does understanding the self relate to the physical aspect?
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It involves recognizing one's biological and bodily identity
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What physical features might someone find attractive?
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Varies individually, such as facial symmetry or body shape
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What is the cultural basis of beauty?
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Societal standards influencing perceptions of attractiveness
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What causes a self-image problem related to beauty standards?
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When one's looks do not match internalized beauty ideals
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In the example of slimness as attractiveness, what is the issue?
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False beliefs about physical attractiveness rather than actual looks
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How can one resolve a self-image problem tied to beauty?
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By correcting false beliefs about physical attractiveness
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What is body image?
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Personal and societal perceptions of one's physical appearance
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What are internal aspects of body image?
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Personal perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about one's body
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What are external aspects of body image?
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Societal influences on how one's body is viewed
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How do we perceive our bodies visually in body image?
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Through self-observation and mental imagery
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What role do feelings play in body image?
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They determine emotional responses to physical appearance
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How does self-talk influence body image?
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Through internal dialogue about one's body
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What is the sense of how others view our bodies?
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Perception of external judgments on physical appearance
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What factors influence portrayal of the physical self?
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Media, peers, and adults around us
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How does media affect physical self-portrayal?
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By promoting certain beauty ideals and standards
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What role do peers play in physical self-image?
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They provide social feedback and comparisons
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How do adults around us influence physical self?
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Through guidance, expectations, and role modeling
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What is self-ideal in self-concept?
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The ideal version of oneself with desired pictures, feelings, thoughts
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What is self-image?
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The inner mirror regulating external performance
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How does self-image regulate behavior?
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By serving as an internal guide for external actions
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What is self-esteem in self-concept?
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How we feel about ourselves overall