Suppose that groups of young Black and White women are asked to rate photographs of thin, average, and large models on dimensions such as attractiveness, and to rate themselves on how comfortable they are with their own body sizes. It is most likely that the ________ females will give the large models lower ratings and the ________ women will be more comfortable with their own body sizes.

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Research indicates that White women tend to adhere more strictly to idealized standards of thinness and are more likely to view larger body sizes negatively compared to Black women. Black women, on the other hand, often exhibit a broader acceptance of various body sizes, including their own, leading to a generally higher level of comfort with their own body sizes.  One possible explanation is that there are more images of thin White women in the media, so these images have a greater impact on White women than they do Black women.

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