Prisca, a freshman in high school, is teased by her classmates for being overweight. Peers call her names and mock her daily. Which of the following is most likely to happen to Prisca as she becomes an adult?
A. Prisca is more likely to become an obese adult and practice unhealthy eating habits.
B. Prisca is more likely to lose weight as an adult because she will become ashamed of her body.
C. Prisca will seek out nutritional advice because she will begin to side with her classmates.
D. Prisca will be emotionally affected by the teasing, but it will have no bearing on her adult life.
Answer: A
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