Among the Cultural Values Portrayed in Advertisements Are Those of Ideal

question 203

Multiple Choice

Among the cultural values portrayed in advertisements are those of ideal body types.According to recent research (Grabe, Ward, & Hyde, 2008) , how does advertising impact women's satisfaction with their body image?

• A) It doesn't have an effect.
• B) It only impacts women who are overweight.
• C) It only impacts women who already have a poor body image.
• D) It tends to put a dip in women's body image.

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