Which of the Following Is True of How Aging Men

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how aging men and women view their bodies?

• A) Men tend to talk about their bodies as wholes, while women speak of parts of their bodies.
• B) Men tend to talk about their bodies as if they were cars, while women speak of their bodies as if they were household appliances.
• C) Men tend to talk about their bodies as improving with age, while women speak of their bodies as improving only with plastic surgery.
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Avoidance-avoidance

A type of conflict that occurs when an individual is forced to choose between two equally unpleasant or undesirable alternatives.

Approach-approach

A conflict situation where an individual must choose between two attractive alternatives.

Incompatible demands

Situations where two or more obligations, expectations, or requirements cannot be fulfilled at the same time, leading to conflict or stress.

Approach-avoidance

A conflict occurring when a single goal has both attractive and unattractive aspects, leading to ambivalence about pursuing it.