The excessive influence of shape or weight on one's self-evaluation is called _____.

A. distorted body image
B. overvaluation
C. muscle dysmorphia
D. the Barbie effect


Answer: B

Psychology

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The concept that the development of some attributes is governed primarily by the genotype and only extreme environmental conditions will alter the phenotypic pattern for these attributes is called

a. the range of reaction. c. interference. b. crystallization. d. canalization.

Psychology

Infants born to mothers with postpartum depression have been found to be more likely to have higher rates of ____

a. malnutrition and calcium deficiency b. conduct disorder with a greater tendency to become oppositionally defiant c. irritability, problems eating and sleeping, and difficulty forming attachments d. schizophrenia and eating disorders

Psychology

Alex is undergoing therapy to help facilitate healing after surviving a violent relationship. As a part of this therapy, Alex periodically uses a scale to rate feelings of positive psychological change and resilience. What is the scale measuring?

A. seeds of doubt B. affective forecasting C. posttraumatic growth D. self-reclaiming actions

Psychology