Which of the Following Statements About Overweight People in Our

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about overweight people in our society is false?

• A)Overweight persons have been discriminated against when applying for jobs.
• B)Overweight persons are often seen as having deeper character flaws.
• C)Overweight persons are given less physical space during interaction.
• D)Overweight people are somewhat less likely to marry than those of normal weight.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates demands between the id, superego, and reality; operates on the reality principle.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development where an infant's pleasure centers are in the mouth, leading to behaviors like sucking and biting.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Sarcastic Manner

A form of verbal irony that involves saying something in a way that means the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.