Research Presented in the Text (McMillan, Stice, & Rohde, 2011)

question 120

Multiple Choice

Research presented in the text (McMillan, Stice, & Rohde, 2011) had high school and college women write essays against the "thin is beautiful" idea. By writing about the emotional and physical costs of pursuing this unhealthy body image, the women showed __________.

• A) significant increases in their satisfaction with their bodies
• B) significant decreases in happiness
• C) significant increases in anxiety
• D) increases in dieting

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Perfectionistic

A personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility and efficiency.

Obsessions

Uncontrollable, persistent thoughts, images, ideas, or impulses that an individual feels intrude on his or her consciousness and that cause significant anxiety or distress.