M2 The Physical Self
M2 The Physical Self
M2 The Physical Self
• The physical • Considered the • The mind and • The role of bodily
body as initial body are one organs is especially
body is the source of sensation important in early
and necessary for • All developmental
core of human the origin and stages of a person’s
experience maintenance of psychological life.
where self and personality. processes are • Example: a child
• Example: A boxer a part of gets their
personality is during a fight, do confidence when
not notice/feels his
physical they bigger,
constructed. wounds until the processes, vice stronger, faster and
more capable of
intensity of fight versa. learning complex
has subside. skills.
The Body and Self Esteem
• People from different cultures have opted to
change their features in attempt to meet the
cultural standards of beauty, as well as their
religious and/or social obligations.
• They modify and adorn their bodies as part of the
complex process of creating and re-creating their
personal and social identity to be accepted by
society and to be able to accept themselves.
• Presently, the youth is too conscious of their
physical attributes.
Have you ever compared yourself to celebrities?
How did it feel afterwards?
Overview: Self-Esteem
The
These people hold high regards of
Inflated
themselves. They think they are better
Self-
while underestimating others.
Esteem
High Self- This is a positive self-esteem and person
Esteem satisfied of oneself