A group of teenage girls are overheard talking about their bodies. Each of them makes disparaging statements, like "I'm so fat," "I'm as big as a cow," and "my body is so huge." To an outside observer, all of the girls appear to be normal weight. This type of talk is called:

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This type of talk is commonly known as "fat talk," which is when individuals (often women) engage in self-deprecating comments about their bodies, regardless of their actual size or shape. It is a harmful behavior that perpetuates negative body image and can ultimately lead to the development of disordered eating behaviors.

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