Explain how self-awareness influences eating behavior
What will be an ideal response?
a . Self-awareness heightens out sense of ourselves, which in turn attunes us to expectations around us
i. When we are highly self-aware (for example, looking at ourselves in a mirror) we are more likely to behave in socially desirable ways so as to enhance our own self-image.
ii. Binge eating is not generally considered socially desirable, and lack of self-awareness is associated with binge eating.
iii. Heightened self-awareness, in contrast, is associated with more modest portions.
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How is social categorization similar to, and different from, the kind of general categorization that people do vis-à-vis objects?
What will be an ideal response?
Michelle has three children who all have been identified by their pediatrician as at risk of obesity. Based on the research on childhood obesity, which of the following suggestions do you think their pediatrician gave to Michelle?
A. He suggested that they watch certain television shows targeted at messages of health and nutrition. B. He suggested that the children see a therapist to boost their self-esteem. C. He suggested that the children play video games targeted at teaching about health. D. He suggested that she should make sure that they have a home-cooked evening meal together each night.
____________________ tend to be more popular, more likely to be leaders in school, and are more poised, relaxed, and good-natured than their ____________________ peers
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. Norm-referenced tests allow test users to ______.
A. assume evidence of reliability and validity for the test scores B. distinguish low performers from high performers C. assess students who match the norm group D. hold all students to high standards of achievement