body percept

the mental image one forms of the physical characteristics of one’s own body, that is, whether one is slim or stocky, strong or weak, attractive or unattractive, tall or short. Compare body concept; body concept. See body image.

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November 23rd 2024

risk factor

a clearly defined behavior or constitutional (e.g., genetic), psychological, environmental, or other characteristic that is associated with an increased possibility or likelihood that a disease or disorder will subsequently develop in an individual. Compare protective factor.