Which of the Following Best Represents a Definitional Claim

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents a definitional claim?

• A) Some controversy exists over the validity of the BMI (body mass index) as a measure of obesity.
• B) Fashion models with a BMI of less than 18 should not be permitted at fashion shows.
• C) A person is classified as obese if she/he has a BMI of 30 or higher.
• D) Body-fat percentage scales are highly inaccurate.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

Self-esteem is an individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Parentification

A process where a child is forced to assume adult roles and responsibilities within the family, often due to the incapacity or absence of parents.

Emerging Adulthood

The period of life between the ages of 18 and 25. Emerging adulthood is now widely thought of as a distinct developmental stage.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.