Body Dissatisfaction, the Discrepancy Between One's Perceived Versus Desired Body

question 21

Multiple Choice

Body dissatisfaction, the discrepancy between one's perceived versus desired body weight or shape, is a(n) ____ in the development of eating disorders.

• A) robust risk factor
• B) insignificant risk factor
• C) mild risk factor
• D) moderate risk factor

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Definitions:

Emotional Reactivity

The extent to which an individual responds emotionally to stimuli, events, or situations, which can vary greatly between individuals.

Intensity

The degree of strength, power, or force of something, often used in contexts such as sound, light, and emotions.

Fertilized Egg

The result of a sperm cell from a male and an egg cell from a female merging during conception, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, thereby sharing the same genetic material and often exhibiting remarkable similarities in appearance and traits.