46. Marlin is told that he has many protective variables that help him avoid the

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46. Marlin is told that he has many protective variables that help him avoid the impact of media on body image. Which of these factors would be considered part of the psychological dimension a. His mother's concerns about weight b. His strong social bonds and social support c. His self-esteem and sense of autonomy d. His culture's emphasis on muscularity 47. Bergstrom and Neighbors (2006) found that people who binge eat most often do so for which reason? a. b. c. d. They like the taste of the food. They feel hungry all of the time. They feel compelled to keep eating without thought. They use food to counteract negative emotions. 48. Vanessa has anorexia. It is likely that she shows which trait? a. perfectionism b. rebelliousness c. lack of control d. helplessness 49. Which statement concerning the relationship between eating disorders and sexual abuse is accurate? a. b. c. d. There is no relationship between sexual abuse and eating disorders. There is a direct link between sexual abuse and eating disorders. Sexual abuse leads to eating disorders. Sexual abuse may be indirectly related to obesity. 50. Karen is dangerously thin and has been admitted to the hospital because of her anorexic condition. The initial goal of treatment will be to . a. help her understand that she is in danger of killing herself b. safely restore weight c. begin family therapy sessions d. involve her in a group program with other anorexic girls

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46.c

Explanation : Marlin has many protective variables that help him avoid the impact of media on body image. Generally these messages given in the media are negative. A healthy self esteem acts as a protective shield as well as a sense of autonomy to believe in one's own concepts about body image. Mother's concern about weight would lead to take negative impact. Also a strong social support and bond wontw protect the person from messages about body image in media. Therefore the correct answer is option C.

47.d

Explanation : Bergstrom and neighbors on their research in abnormal psychology with respect toteatingt disorders found out that often binge eating is indulged in bybpeople InIorder to counteract negative emotions. The taste of the food or hunger isn't the reasonrnorre is a sense of compulsion. Binge eating is more about emotional eating.

48.a

Explanation : Individuals with eating disorders are generally presented with following traits such as perfectionism, strong drive to succeed, obsessive compulsive traits and rigidity. Rebelliousness, sense of helplessness or lack of control isnti seen.

49.b

Explanation : Sexual abuse can lead to feelings of fault, shame, worthlessness and can lead to a cycle of self sabotage leading to an individual starvimg himself/herself. It has also been documented in various studies and research which shows that there's a direct link between the two.

50.b

Explanation : When an individual is dangerously thin, he or she might also be going through mental body distortion and thus realistic picture of one's own body image might not be present. Thus making them realize anything at this stage wouldn't be possible. The first important goal would be safely restoring weight.

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