Which of the Following Statements About Prejudice Against People Perceived

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prejudice against people perceived to be overweight is false?

• A) Overweight women are judged more harshly than overweight men.
• B) How people feel about their own weight is related to their level of anti-fat prejudice.
• C) Anti-fat prejudice is an acceptable prejudice in the United States.
• D) Overweight people who lose weight are perceived more positively after the weight loss than before.

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