Which Statement About Ideal Body Is True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about ideal body is true?

• A)The ideal body in primitive cultures is pretty much the same as the modern ideal.
• B)In cultures where food is not readily available ideal body image contributes to eating disorders.
• C)Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is thin.
• D)Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is plump.

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Definitions:

Channel Richness

Indicates the capacity of a channel to convey information.

Sense Of Security

A feeling of safety and stability that comes from believing that one is protected from harm and risk.

Grapevine

Transfers information through networks of friendships and acquaintances.

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to believe one’s culture and its values are superior to those of others.