Ian is a teenager who is influenced by pictures of men in the media. When he sees the "typical" man in media pictures, he becomes obsessed with the idea that he must build more muscle and get a six-pack. Ian is showing signs of muscle __________.
A. overvaluation
B. dysmorphia
C. overestimation
D. extremism
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Why are several disorders such as koro and running amok common in some cultures and not others? a. People copy abnormal behaviors from others
b. Differences in diet and sleep habits lead to different disorders. c. Psychiatrists in various cultures use different standards for diagnosis. d. Genetic differences are responsible for many psychological disorders.
The logic behind adoption studies is that
a. only personality factors can be inherited. b. if adopted children are similar to their adoptive parents on a given characteristic, then the expression of that characteristic is likely to be influenced by genetic factors. c. only physical factors can be inherited. d. if adopted children are similar to their adoptive parents on a given characteristic, then the expression of that characteristic is likely to be influenced by environmental factors.
Which of the following is necessary for the effective use of systematic desensitization?
a. A competing response b. Gradual, systematic exposure c. Repeated safe exposure d. Skeletal muscle relaxation
Commercials that are loud and present unexpected imagery will usually
a. decrease the viewer's attention due to sensory gating. b. decrease the viewer's attention due to sensory conflict. c. increase the viewer's attention. d. have no effect on the viewer's attention.