Question 1

Weight loss is an example of a redesigning body project.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Physical appearance is an auxiliary status that has master traits associated with it.

Accepted Answer

Physical appearance is generally considered an ascribed status, not an auxiliary status, and does not inherently have master traits associated with it.

Question 3

When comparing 16-30 year olds with and without tattoos on various psychological measures,the only difference was that those with tattoos had lower self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Research on the psychological profiles of individuals with tattoos does not consistently show that they have lower self-esteem compared to those without tattoos. In fact, motivations for getting tattoos can vary widely and are not solely linked to self-esteem issues.

Question 4

Each of us socially types others on the basis of physical appearance,and each of us is socially typed on the basis of our own physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

It is a common human tendency to socially type others based on their physical appearance and it is also a fact that we ourselves are socially typed based on our own physical appearance.

Question 5

Although anorexia is increasing among males,muscle dysmorphia is more common.

Accepted Answer

While anorexia is increasing among males, muscle dysmorphia is actually more common. Muscle dysmorphia, also known as bigorexia or reverse anorexia, is a disorder in which an individual becomes preoccupied with the idea that their body is too small or not muscular enough, and they engage in excessive exercise and weightlifting to try to achieve their ideal physique. This disorder is more common in men, especially those who engage in bodybuilding or weightlifting.

Question 6

Most undergraduates have piercings,but only a minority have tattoos.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

When cultures that value plumpness become exposed to American media influences,people's perceptions of the "ideal" body size tend to become even plumper in order to prevent the Americanization of their indigenous cultures.

Accepted Answer

When cultures are exposed to American media influences, people's perceptions of the "ideal" body size tend to become slimmer, rather than plumper, as the thin body type is often portrayed as attractive and desirable in American media.

Question 8

When looking at 16-30 year olds with piercings,age at first piercing was associated with greater psychopathy,in that those who received their first piercing in early adolescence scored higher on this psychological measure.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to research studies that have found a correlation between age at first piercing and psychopathy in young adults.

Question 9

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g.,Discovery Kids)are portrayed in negative ways,such as lonely,unattractive,and lacking in friends.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that overweight characters on children's TV channels are often portrayed in negative ways, representing damaging and stigmatizing messages to both overweight and non-overweight children. These stereotypes are harmful and contribute to weight-based discrimination and bias. Efforts have been taken to improve representation and reduce these stereotypes in media.

Question 10

Among 12-18 year olds,tattoos and piercings are more prevalent among females than among males.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that females are more likely to have tattoos and piercings than males in the 12-18 age range. However, the gap between the genders closes as age increases.

Question 11

Women experience declines in self-esteem,and increases in depression after seeing images of the female characters in the TV show Friends.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that exposure to idealized images of women in the media can lead to negative body image and decreased self-esteem in women.

Question 12

One of the reasons why physical appearance is important to us is because people judge us on that basis.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people form first impressions of others within seconds of meeting them, and physical appearance is one of the key factors in forming these impressions. This can impact how people interact with us and affect opportunities in areas such as career, social relationships, and even romantic interests.

Question 13

The medical control of "too fat" is based on health issues rather than appearance issues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Among adolescents,although body modification is often an expression of protest against parents or the parental generation,having body art that they know their parents would disapprove of still has an impact on perceptions of self.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents may use body modification as a form of rebellion against their parents or older generation, but knowing that their parents would disapprove of their body art still affects their perception of self.

Question 15

Some women use tattooing in the development of an established femininity,but others use it in the development of a resistant femininity.

Accepted Answer

Some women use tattoos as a way to express and establish their femininity, while others may use it as a form of resistance against traditional feminine norms and expectations.

Question 16

Newman and colleagues (2005)found that people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

Newman and colleagues (2005) did find that people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy.

Question 17

Although voluntary aspects of physical appearance are frequently subject to social typing as "deviant",involuntary aspects of physical appearance are rarely,if ever,subject to social typing as "deviant".

Accepted Answer

Involuntary aspects of physical appearance can still be subject to social typing as "deviant" such as those with facial disfigurements or physical disabilities.

Question 18

Within the Straightedge subculture,a tattoo that reads "100% pure" is a symbol of pacification.

Accepted Answer

The given statement is true because within the Straightedge subculture, a tattoo that reads "100% pure" is a symbol of pacification, representing the individual's commitment to abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

Question 19

Controlling for grades and family income,overweight youth tend to receive less financial support for college from their parents than normal-weight youth do.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true based on research studies that have found a negative association between being overweight and receiving financial support for college from parents, even after accounting for academic performance and family income. Possible reasons for this disparity include pervasive weight bias and stigma in society, parental beliefs about responsibility for weight management, and limited financial resources available to families with overweight children.

Question 20

Considerable "thinness" is required before someone is socially typed as "too thin",compared to the degree of "fatness" that is required before someone is socially typed as "too fat".

Accepted Answer

This is a known socio-cultural phenomenon known as the "thinness ideal", where society places a greater emphasis on being thin and may therefore judge individuals more harshly for being "too thin" as compared to being "too fat".

Quiz 7: Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance