After a large weight loss a patient tells the nurse, "There still is a fat person inside of me." This type of statement illustrates a flaw in what self-concept component?
a. Role performance
b. Identity stressor
c. Self-esteem
d. Body image
D
Body image depends only partly on the reality of the body. When physical changes occur, individuals may or may not incorporate these changes into their body image. For example, people who have experienced significant weight loss do not perceive themselves as thin and may still tell you there is still a "fat person" inside. Role performance is the way in which a person views his or her ability to carry out significant roles. Common roles include mother or father, wife or husband, daughter or son, sister or brother, employee or employer, and nurse or patient. Identity stressors affect an individual's identity, but identity is particularly vulnerable during adolescence. Self-esteem is an individual's overall sense of personal worth or value.
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