Sophia and Layla are laying on the beach one sunny day when they see a woman walk past. They are astounded at the condition of this woman's skin. She is deeply bronzed from years of tanning, and her skin has a wrinkled and leathery look. Sophia says, "I can't believe she thinks that is good for her skin!" Layla, having read your textbook, says, "she may be tanning like that to cover up some flaw that she perceives in her own skin." Layla is clearly implying that this woman suffers from disorder.

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Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition where a person becomes fixated on perceived flaws in their appearance, and may engage in excessive grooming or other behaviors to try to cover up or fix these flaws. Tanning excessively could be a way for someone with body dysmorphic disorder to try to hide perceived flaws in their skin.

Sophia and Layla Are Laying on the Beach One Sunny