A middle-aged woman is 40 pounds over her ideal weight. Which of the following statements best illustrates the effect of her self-concept on health and illness?
A) "I am just too busy with my kids to bother about a diet."
B) "Why should I lose weight? I'll still be fat."
C) "My sister is thin, but I don't think she looks that good."
D) "My husband loves me this way."
Ans: B
Self-concept is an important variable affecting health and illness. People who are overweight may believe that nothing can change the way they look and refuse to follow a diet and exercise program.
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