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INSTRUCTION: Read Slides 4-23 of the Powerpoint material on the Physical Self.

I. Below are statements with underlined words. On the space before each number, put “True” if the
statement is true and “False” if the statement is false. If the statement is False, correct the
underlined word by indicating the correct word after the statement.

1. The pituitary gland is the “master gland” that controls growth and regulates the
functions of the endocrine glands including gonads (sex glands).

2. Estrogen is the hormone released by the ovaries.

3. The gonads are the hormones released by the testes.

4. Primary sexual changes refer to the physical changes such as growth of body hair and
development of breasts.

5. Changes in the reproductive organs are called primary sexual changes.

6. Amelia feels happy and satisfied with her curly hair and the tan color of her skin. She has
a poor body image.

7. Spotlight effect is the belief that others are paying more attention to the person’s
appearance and behavior than they really are.

II. Answer the following questions.

1. Give at least five (5) physical changes happening among boys and girls at the onset of puberty.
Cite your references (10 pts.)

Boys Girls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2. How can you say that a person has (a) positive body image and (b) negative/poor body image?
Cite your references. (3 pts)
3. How can you help a person with a negative body image change his or her perception of herself?
(2 pts)