Girls who see themselves as overweight, even when they are not, and are especially dissatisfied with their hips, thighs, and waists, suffer from a distorted

A) body image.
B) pubertal growth
C) sexual self.
D) media obsession.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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