Druzella Tends to Worry Quite a Bit About Her Appearance

question 113

Multiple Choice

Druzella tends to worry quite a bit about her appearance, particularly since her body began changing last year when she entered puberty. Which of the following factors may contribute to this concern, as well as to her dissatisfaction with her appearance?

• A) If she is heterosexual.
• B) If appearance is a frequent topic of conversation with her friends.
• C) If she has parents who are only "moderately" attractive at best.
• D) If she is does not perform well academically.

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Definitions:

Polygenically Determined

Influenced by several genes, indicating that the trait or characteristic results from the complex interaction of multiple genetic factors.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, consisting of two strands that coil around each other, forming a helix shape.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender-diverse people.

Polygenically Determined

Traits that are influenced by multiple genes, often resulting in a continuum of possible phenotypes.