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• Physical self:

  • Biological and environmental factors shape one's physical self
  • Crucial aspect: physical features like face, bodily structure, height, weight, and fitness
  • Physical self triggers first impressions of others
  • Underneath skin: dynamic biological and chemical processes contribute to physical features
  • Heredity: transmission of traits from parents to offspring
  • Traits: specific information in genes
  • Gene: basic unit of heredity, determines specific characteristics
  • Genotype: specific information in genes, not all translate to observed physical characteristics
• • Phenotype: physical expression of a trait, directly observed
  • Chromosomes: threadlike bodies in cell nucleus, storage unit of genes, 46 in total
  • Autosomes: 22 pairs
  • Sex chromosomes: 23rd pair, XX-female, XY-male
  • Genome: collection of genetic information
  • DNA: contains genetic instructions for biological development
  • Maturation: completion of growth of genetic character, leads to physical changes
• Achieving Physical Wellbeing:

  • Healthy eating for health and sustenance
  • Embracing a healthy lifestyle by avoiding unhealthy habits
  • Maintaining hygiene regimen
  • Confidence in oneself contributes to optimal physical wellbeing
• Sexual self:

  • Sexual characteristics, attributes, and orientation of adolescents and adults
  • Sexual self encompasses biological, physical, emotional, and social domains
  • Sexual self rooted in physical attributes found in men and women
  • Adolescence stage sets tone for gender orientation
  • Biology of sex: sexuality dependent on physical features and genitals
  • Gender and biological sex are different
  • Gender as a social construct with societal roles and traits
  • Adolescents likely to experience sexual urges and arousal
• • Sexual response cycle includes excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution phases
  • Masturbation has health benefits and is an alternative to sexual intercourse
  • Sexual identity and gender orientation underlie concept of self
  • Consequences of sexual choices include pregnancy, STDs, and HIV/AIDS
  • Responsible sexual behavior involves respect for one's body, maturity in thoughts and deeds, personal beliefs, and future orientation