Research Indicates That a Majority of Adolescent Girls in the United

question 8

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

• A) gain weight
• B) lose weight
• C) lift weights
• D) not focus on their appearance

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Definitions:

Automatic System

Cognitive processing that occurs subconsciously and without intentional control, often as a result of learned patterns or instincts.

Deliberate System

A cognitive processing system that is slow, analytical, and uses logical reasoning.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.

Culture

The amassed beliefs, behaviors, knowledge, norms, language, values, and material objects that are passed down from generation to generation within a human group.