Nan Is Upset Because She Has Not Lost Enough Weight

question 41

Multiple Choice

Nan is upset because she has not lost enough weight to buy the new swimsuit that she had wanted, so she imagines herself on the beach having fun with her friends in her current swimsuit. Nan is using mental images to

• A)change her feelings.
• B)make a decision.
• C)prepare for some action.
• D)aid memory.

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Definitions:

Force Yourself

To make oneself do something difficult or unpleasant that one may not want to do.

Depressed

A state of low mood and aversion to activity affecting a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.

Smile

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles at the edges of the mouth, often expressing happiness, amusement, or sociability.

Rapid-response Pathway

A system or mechanism in place that is designed to act or respond quickly to certain stimuli or situations, often used in emergency or high-priority contexts.