Jenna Is About to Graduate from College

question 57

Multiple Choice

Jenna is about to graduate from college.Based on scientific standards,she has been "overweight" most of her life,but she has never actually perceived herself as "fat".Which of the following situations is the most likely to contribute to the formation of a "fat" identity?

• A)as Jenna is walking down the street one day, she sees her reflection in a store window, and is surprised at how much weight she has gained
• B)Jenna sees a magazine ad for a new weight loss pill that promises "no negative side effects"
• C)a coworker says to Jenna, "You would be so pretty if you lost 20 pounds"
• D)Jenna steps on a scale and sees that she has gained 10 more pounds
• E)a new gym opens across the street from her office, and she continually sees thin, fit women going inside

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