Canan has been told by her doctor that she is overweight and needs to start exercising more. However, she tells herself that she is "curvy, not bony" and that all she needs to do is "tone." Which of the following theories best explains Canan's self-talk?
A. self-perception theory
B. self-expansion theory
C. social identity theory
D. optimal margin theory
Answer: D
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