Paula Scored Higher on a Measure of Dietary Restraint Than

question 7

Multiple Choice

Paula scored higher on a measure of dietary restraint than did Roberta.Based on this information,recent research suggests that

• A)Roberta would be more likely to have bulimia nervosa.
• B)Paula would be more likely to have anorexia nervosa.
• C)Roberta will probably exhibit greater dopamine activity in her brain when presented with food.
• D)Paula will probably exhibit greater dopamine activity in her brain when presented with food.

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Definitions:

Injunctive Norms

Social norms that are perceived as approved or disapproved behaviors by a cultural or social group, guiding individuals on what they ought to do.

Focus Theory

An approach in psychology that examines how individuals concentrate their attention or energy on specific thoughts, tasks, or goals and the impact of this focus on behavior and cognition.

Social Contagion

The spread of ideas, attitudes, or behaviors through a group or society via social influence, similar to the transmission of infectious diseases.

Informational Influence

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