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Body image introduction

In this lesson we will define body image and understand how our perception of our body impacts our feelings and thoughts.

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Body image introduction

In this lesson we will define body image and understand how our perception of our body impacts our feelings and thoughts.

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Key learning points

  1. Body image' definition
  2. Perception of own body, and thoughts and feelings in response to this
  3. Realistic expectations and valuing ourselves

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5 Questions

Q1.
You can have positive and negative body image.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Not everybody has body image.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Only women worry about their appearance.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of these impact our perception of body image?
Correct answer: Our peers
Correct answer: Social media
Where we live
Q5.
Everything we see on social media is realistic.
Agree
Correct answer: Disagree

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a good definition of 'perception'.
A representation of something.
Representing something in a way that is true to life.
Correct answer: The way in which something is interpreted.
Q2.
Which words would you associate with positive body image? Multiple boxes may need to be checked.
Change
Correct answer: Comfortable
Correct answer: Happy
Correct answer: Healthy
Q3.
It is important to value yourself.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
It is good to speak about body image.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Which of these impact our perception of body image? Multiple boxes may need to be checked.
Correct answer: Our peers
Correct answer: Social media
Where we live

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Internet safety and harms: Body Image

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