Dissatisfaction or Distress with One's Appearance, an Overinvestment in the Way

question 111

Multiple Choice

Dissatisfaction or distress with one's appearance, an overinvestment in the way one appears, and avoidance of certain situations or things because they elicit body concerns refers to

• A)food disorders.
• B)weight concerns.
• C)body assessment.
• D)body dissatisfaction.

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure

A mental effect where individuals grow fond of things simply because they are accustomed to them.

Reciprocal Helping

A cooperative behavior where an individual helps another with the expectation that the favor will be returned in the future.

Altruism

The act of providing help when it is needed, with no apparent reward for doing so.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving performance on simple or well-practiced tasks.