According to Fredrickson and Roberts' Objectification Theory, American Culture Specifically

question 120

Multiple Choice

According to Fredrickson and Roberts' objectification theory, American culture specifically teaches women:

• A) how to become obsessive perfectionists.
• B) to view their bodies as things or commodities, much as external observers would.
• C) that they have to control their weight and food intake in order to feel safe.
• D) to use food and harmful eating habits to regulate negative emotions.

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Definitions:

Affiliation

A psychological need to feel a sense of involvement and "belonging" within a social group; it's the driving force behind our desire to build friendships, join groups, and identify with others.

Instinct

A natural, usually unchangeable behavior observed in animals as a reaction to specific triggers.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by eight legs, a chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to spin webs.

Intrinsic Motive

A form of motivation driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction, curiosity, or enjoyment, rather than external factors.