Although She Is Very Thin, Heidi Is Convinced That Everyone

question 61

Multiple Choice

Although she is very thin, Heidi is convinced that everyone around her believes she is overweight. She begins to eat very little and, when she does eat, she makes herself vomit in order to keep her weight down. Which of the following concepts best describes Heidi's behaviour?

• A) the ego control of the id
• B) the looking-glass self
• C) taking the role of other
• D) faulty development at the abstract moral stage

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Definitions:

Economizing Problem

The fundamental economic issue of meeting unlimited wants with limited resources, necessitating choices and priorities in resource allocation.

Economic Wants

are desires for goods and services that can be met by consuming products.

Economic Means

The methods or resources available for achieving economic objectives, such as wealth accumulation or resource allocation.

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "all other things being equal," used to analyze the effect of one variable on another by holding all other relevant factors constant.