When Comparing Ourselves and Others to Models and "Beautiful" People

question 27

Multiple Choice

When comparing ourselves and others to models and "beautiful" people in the media,we

• A)tend to think we are OK.
• B)devalue our potential mates and ourselves.
• C)know those images are unobtainable.
• D)don't care.

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Definitions:

Mommy Track

A career path that offers fewer opportunities for growth and advancement, typically offered to working mothers, ostensibly to balance work and family commitments.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that tends to create a hostile or offensive environment.

EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against job discrimination.

Linguistic Style

The distinctive way in which an individual uses language, including choices of words, tone, and syntax.