Question 1

Which of the following attributes is responsible for the overall impact of body image on development, health, and well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  body image affect 
B)  body image dissatisfaction 
C)  body image reflection 
D)  body image investment 
A)  body image affect 
B)  body image dissatisfaction 
C)  body image reflection 
D)  body image investment D

Question 2

Which of the following may potentially influence body image?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural factors 
B)  sex 
C)  illness 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sociocultural factors 
B)  sex 
C)  illness 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

Based on Higgins' self-discrepancy theory, people compare themselves to internalized standards self-guides. There are two types of self-guides. The degree to which people's self-view of themselves differ from these self-guides can result in two types of self-discrepancies. What are they and provide an example for each.

Accepted Answer

(a) actual:ideal discrepancy which occurs when people perceive that their current states are discrepant from their ideal states (e.g., "I am fat but I would ideally like to be thin" or "I am weak but I would like to be strong") (b) actual:ought discrepancy occurs when individuals perceive that their current states is discrepant from the states they feel they should be (e.g., "I am fat but I should be thin" or "I am weak but I should be strong").

Question 4

People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder can be diagnosed with which of the following eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  A and B 
E)  all of the above 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  A and B 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

Affective, cognitive, and behavioural body image factors do not differ between young and older age groups and are generally stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hubristic pride is a feeling that comes from feeling a sense of satisfaction from having fulfilled one's intentions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent binge eating and purging through self-induced vomiting, laxative use, and excessive exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There are many negative health behaviours associated with body image dissatisfaction. These include

Accepted Answer

A)  lower alcohol consumption and drug use. 
B)  greater cosmetic surgery and body change strategies. 
C)  avoidance of sexual behaviours. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lower alcohol consumption and drug use. 
B)  greater cosmetic surgery and body change strategies. 
C)  avoidance of sexual behaviours. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is describes body dysmorphia?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic preoccupation with insufficient muscularity and inadequate muscle mass 
B)  over-exaggerated and inaccurate perceptions of flaws related to body parts and characteristics 
C)  preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance, which causes severe distress and impairment in daily functioning 
D)  abnormal eating habits that result in insufficient or excessive consumption of food 
A)  chronic preoccupation with insufficient muscularity and inadequate muscle mass 
B)  over-exaggerated and inaccurate perceptions of flaws related to body parts and characteristics 
C)  preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance, which causes severe distress and impairment in daily functioning 
D)  abnormal eating habits that result in insufficient or excessive consumption of food

Question 10

Marcel is an athlete on your team who has missed multiple practices and games. When you confront him, he tells you that his nose is so big that it gets in the way of his sight lines and he feels he cannot be an effective team member since he just keeps focusing on his nose. You are worried because Marcel may be demonstrating signs of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa 
B)  body dysmorphia 
C)  hubristic pride 
D)  none of the above 
A)  bulimia nervosa 
B)  body dysmorphia 
C)  hubristic pride 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Provide examples for (a) downward social comparison and (b) upward social comparison. Discuss the consequences of each type of social comparison.

Accepted Answer

(a) Matt compares his superior skating s

Question 12

Which of the following is/are a source of sociocultural influence(s) on body image?

Accepted Answer

A)  peers 
B)  parents 
C)  articles in the newspaper or on the Internet 
D)  all of the above 
A)  peers 
B)  parents 
C)  articles in the newspaper or on the Internet 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Based on studies linking body image and biological functioning markers, higher body image dissatisfaction may be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  less cortisol release and more C-reactive protein. 
B)  more cortisol release and less C-reactive protein. 
C)  more cortisol release and more C-reactive protein. 
D)  less cortisol release and less C-reactive protein. 
A)  less cortisol release and more C-reactive protein. 
B)  more cortisol release and less C-reactive protein. 
C)  more cortisol release and more C-reactive protein. 
D)  less cortisol release and less C-reactive protein.

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is likely to report the highest level of social physique anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandra, who works out in a gym with mirrors 
B)  Sally, who works out at home to aerobics videos 
C)  Sue, who trains for gymnastics events 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Sandra, who works out in a gym with mirrors 
B)  Sally, who works out at home to aerobics videos 
C)  Sue, who trains for gymnastics events 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Beth and Elliott are best friends who attend the University of Toronto together and exercise together whenever they can. None of Daniel's friends came to university, so he tends to work out alone. Drawing on findings by Carron and Prapavessis (1997), we would expect Elliott's level of social physique anxiety to be

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as Daniel's. 
B)  lower than Daniel's. 
C)  higher than Daniel's. 
D)  The findings of Carron and Prapavessis cannot be used to answer this question. 
A)  the same as Daniel's. 
B)  lower than Daniel's. 
C)  higher than Daniel's. 
D)  The findings of Carron and Prapavessis cannot be used to answer this question.

Question 16

Individuals who experience a high drive for muscularity report higher social physique anxiety, higher body satisfaction and higher self-esteem than individuals who report a low drive for muscularity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Drawing on literature presented throughout the chapter, develop a comprehensive program to help adults improve body image investment and evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Strategies that could be implemented in

Question 18

Which country was the first to implement a Photoshop law pertaining to images printed in the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Italy 
C)  Indonesia 
D)  Israel 
A)  India 
B)  Italy 
C)  Indonesia 
D)  Israel

Question 19

You have a group of adolescent male physical education students. Ash is one of the boys in the class who has demonstrated signs of social physique anxiety. Based on the work of Kowalski and colleagues, you can expect that Ash will most likely use which of the following coping strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural avoidance 
B)  cognitive dissonance 
C)  journal writing 
D)  acceptance 
E)  all of the above 
A)  behavioural avoidance 
B)  cognitive dissonance 
C)  journal writing 
D)  acceptance 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

Males and females are equally likely to present with body and muscle dysmorphia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following attributes is responsible for the overall impact of body image on development, health, and well-being?

Which of the following may potentially influence body image?

People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder can be diagnosed with which of the following eating disorders?

Affective, cognitive, and behavioural body image factors do not differ between young and older age groups and are generally stable.

Hubristic pride is a feeling that comes from feeling a sense of satisfaction from having fulfilled one's intentions.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent binge eating and purging through self-induced vomiting, laxative use, and excessive exercise.

There are many negative health behaviours associated with body image dissatisfaction. These include

Which of the following is describes body dysmorphia?

Provide examples for (a) downward social comparison and (b) upward social comparison. Discuss the consequences of each type of social comparison.

Which of the following is/are a source of sociocultural influence(s) on body image?

Based on studies linking body image and biological functioning markers, higher body image dissatisfaction may be associated with

Which of the following individuals is likely to report the highest level of social physique anxiety?

Individuals who experience a high drive for muscularity report higher social physique anxiety, higher body satisfaction and higher self-esteem than individuals who report a low drive for muscularity.

Drawing on literature presented throughout the chapter, develop a comprehensive program to help adults improve body image investment and evaluation.

Which country was the first to implement a Photoshop law pertaining to images printed in the media?

You have a group of adolescent male physical education students. Ash is one of the boys in the class who has demonstrated signs of social physique anxiety. Based on the work of Kowalski and colleagues, you can expect that Ash will most likely use which of the following coping strategies?

Males and females are equally likely to present with body and muscle dysmorphia.

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Exam 14: Body Image in Sport and Exercise

Which of the following attributes is responsible for the overall impact of body image on development, health, and well-being?

Which of the following may potentially influence body image?

People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder can be diagnosed with which of the following eating disorders?

Affective, cognitive, and behavioural body image factors do not differ between young and older age groups and are generally stable.

Hubristic pride is a feeling that comes from feeling a sense of satisfaction from having fulfilled one's intentions.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent binge eating and purging through self-induced vomiting, laxative use, and excessive exercise.

There are many negative health behaviours associated with body image dissatisfaction. These include

Which of the following is describes body dysmorphia?

Provide examples for (a) downward social comparison and (b) upward social comparison. Discuss the consequences of each type of social comparison.

Which of the following is/are a source of sociocultural influence(s) on body image?

Based on studies linking body image and biological functioning markers, higher body image dissatisfaction may be associated with

Which of the following individuals is likely to report the highest level of social physique anxiety?

Individuals who experience a high drive for muscularity report higher social physique anxiety, higher body satisfaction and higher self-esteem than individuals who report a low drive for muscularity.

Drawing on literature presented throughout the chapter, develop a comprehensive program to help adults improve body image investment and evaluation.

Which country was the first to implement a Photoshop law pertaining to images printed in the media?

You have a group of adolescent male physical education students. Ash is one of the boys in the class who has demonstrated signs of social physique anxiety. Based on the work of Kowalski and colleagues, you can expect that Ash will most likely use which of the following coping strategies?

Males and females are equally likely to present with body and muscle dysmorphia.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

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