A group of research participants is in front of a series of schematic figures of women ranging from very thin to very obese. What is the researcher investigating?

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The researcher is most likely investigating the participants' levels of dissatisfaction with their own body image, as they are being shown a range of different body types. This could be related to issues such as body dysmorphia or negative body image. Option A, body-size delusional systems, is not a commonly used or recognized term in psychology. Option B, deficits in sensory perception, does not seem relevant to the situation described. Option D, the effects of punishment on eating behavior, is not mentioned in the scenario at all.

A Group of Research Participants Is in Front of a Series