Research Presented in the Text (McMillan, Stice, & Rohde, 2011)

question 120

Multiple Choice

Research presented in the text (McMillan, Stice, & Rohde, 2011) had high school and college women write essays against the "thin is beautiful" idea. By writing about the emotional and physical costs of pursuing this unhealthy body image, the women showed __________.

• A) significant increases in their satisfaction with their bodies
• B) significant decreases in happiness
• C) significant increases in anxiety
• D) increases in dieting

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Definitions:

Binding Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government that is above the equilibrium price, causing a surplus of the good.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a balanced market.

Binding Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government that is above the equilibrium price, resulting in a surplus of the product.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service supplied equals the quantity demanded, leading to market stability.