What Phenomenon Do Pliner and Chaiken Refer to as the "Scarlett

question 107

Multiple Choice

What phenomenon do Pliner and Chaiken refer to as the "Scarlett O'Hara Effect"?

• A)The increased tendency for binge-purge behaviours in recent years
• B)Eating lightly to project femininity
• C)Mood disturbances and affective lability associated with eating disorders
• D)Modelling of unrealistic beauty ideals

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