Which of the Following Terms Refers Both to the Mental

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers both to the mental picture one has of one's appearance and the associated feelings about the size, shape, and attractiveness of one's body?

• A) body image
• B) objectification
• C) appearance schematics
• D) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors causes discomfort, leading individuals to change them to reduce the discomfort.

Psychological Inconsistency

A state where an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors do not align, leading to internal conflict.

Theory Development

The process of creating and refining concepts and propositions to explain phenomena in a systematic way.

Deduction

is a logical process wherein specific conclusions are drawn from general principles or premises.