A Main Contributing Factor to Dieting Behaviors and Disordered Eating

question 7

Multiple Choice

A main contributing factor to dieting behaviors and disordered eating is:

• A)peer pressure.
• B)parent pressure for children to be "perfect."
• C)body dissatisfaction.
• D)high self-esteem.
• E)genetics.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer presented.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified number of responses, frequently used in behavior modification programs.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a concept where a behavior is increased or strengthened by the consequence that follows it, such as a reward.