Question 1

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

Accepted Answer

A) Positivist 
B) Contemporary 
C) Objective 
D) Subjective 
E) Medical 
A) Positivist 
B) Contemporary 
C) Objective 
D) Subjective 
E) Medical

Question 2

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

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the standards of the World Health Organization,a person with a BMI of 18.4 is considered to be

Accepted Answer

A) overweight. 
B) obese. 
C) underweight. 
D) acceptable. 
E) anorexic. 
A) overweight. 
B) obese. 
C) underweight. 
D) acceptable. 
E) anorexic.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed (BMI for example).If these scales are considered faulty,can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

Accepted Answer

One alternative to using BMI as a measur

Question 6

In a popular survey of men and women,a "skinny" female body (as illustrated by a runway model)was rated as more attractive than a "muscular" female body (as illustrated by Ms.Fitness America).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In an analysis of male images in GQ,Rolling Stone,and Sports Illustrated magazines from 1967-1997,which images became more prevalent during that time?

Accepted Answer

A) "very muscular" images 
B) "somewhat muscular" images 
C) "not muscular" images 
D) "overweight" images 
E) "underweight" images 
A) "very muscular" images 
B) "somewhat muscular" images 
C) "not muscular" images 
D) "overweight" images 
E) "underweight" images

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of resistance to the social typing of "too thin"?

Accepted Answer

A) websites that tell girls how to prevent others from noticing their extreme weight loss 
B) a magazine article that discusses the dangers of weight loss surgery 
C) developing a clothing line for obese women 
D) Health Canada's "Active Living" program 
E) all of the above are examples of resistance to the social typing of "too thin" 
A) websites that tell girls how to prevent others from noticing their extreme weight loss 
B) a magazine article that discusses the dangers of weight loss surgery 
C) developing a clothing line for obese women 
D) Health Canada's "Active Living" program 
E) all of the above are examples of resistance to the social typing of "too thin"

Question 11

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

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Shilling (1993),teenagers who tattoo their bodies are engaged in

Accepted Answer

A) Camouflaging. 
B) Extending. 
C) Adapting. 
D) Redesigning. 
E) Enhancing. 
A) Camouflaging. 
B) Extending. 
C) Adapting. 
D) Redesigning. 
E) Enhancing.

Question 13

Which of the following theories of anorexia emphasizes social learning/modelling?

Accepted Answer

A) endocrinological theories 
B) sociocultural theories 
C) ego-psychological theories 
D) family systems theories 
E) maternal-influence theories 
A) endocrinological theories 
B) sociocultural theories 
C) ego-psychological theories 
D) family systems theories 
E) maternal-influence theories

Question 14

List,describe,and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

Accepted Answer

Shilling (1993) proposed four different

Question 15

According to current research,why do people become overweight?

Accepted Answer

A) they consume more calories than they expend 
B) unhealthy food saturates our culture 
C) because of an inability to deal with negative emotions in a positive way 
D) the formation of bad habits 
E) all of the above are explanations of why people become overweight 
A) they consume more calories than they expend 
B) unhealthy food saturates our culture 
C) because of an inability to deal with negative emotions in a positive way 
D) the formation of bad habits 
E) all of the above are explanations of why people become overweight

Question 16

During what era did tattooing become a means of symbolizing masculinity and brotherhood in working-class communities?

Accepted Answer

A) Middle Ages 
B) late 18th and early 19th centuries 
C) the turn of the 20th century 
D) 1950s 
E) 1980s 
A) Middle Ages 
B) late 18th and early 19th centuries 
C) the turn of the 20th century 
D) 1950s 
E) 1980s

Question 17

Jenna is about to graduate from college.Based on scientific standards,she has been "overweight" most of her life,but she has never actually perceived herself as "fat".Which of the following situations is the most likely to contribute to the formation of a "fat" identity?

Accepted Answer

A) as Jenna is walking down the street one day, she sees her reflection in a store window, and is surprised at how much weight she has gained 
B) Jenna sees a magazine ad for a new weight loss pill that promises "no negative side effects" 
C) a coworker says to Jenna, "You would be so pretty if you lost 20 pounds" 
D) Jenna steps on a scale and sees that she has gained 10 more pounds 
E) a new gym opens across the street from her office, and she continually sees thin, fit women going inside 
A) as Jenna is walking down the street one day, she sees her reflection in a store window, and is surprised at how much weight she has gained 
B) Jenna sees a magazine ad for a new weight loss pill that promises "no negative side effects" 
C) a coworker says to Jenna, "You would be so pretty if you lost 20 pounds" 
D) Jenna steps on a scale and sees that she has gained 10 more pounds 
E) a new gym opens across the street from her office, and she continually sees thin, fit women going inside

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the process of the medicalization of body image.

Accepted Answer

The medicalization of body image refers

Question 20

Discuss the media's role in the social control of "too fat",as well as its role in the social control of "too thin".In your opinion,is the media engaged in the regulation of one more than the other? Why?

Accepted Answer

The media plays a significant role in th

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

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.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization,a person with a BMI of 18.4 is considered to be

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

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed (BMI for example).If these scales are considered faulty,can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

In a popular survey of men and women,a "skinny" female body (as illustrated by a runway model)was rated as more attractive than a "muscular" female body (as illustrated by Ms.Fitness America).

In an analysis of male images in GQ,Rolling Stone,and Sports Illustrated magazines from 1967-1997,which images became more prevalent during that time?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of resistance to the social typing of "too thin"?

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.

According to Shilling (1993),teenagers who tattoo their bodies are engaged in

Which of the following theories of anorexia emphasizes social learning/modelling?

List,describe,and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

According to current research,why do people become overweight?

During what era did tattooing become a means of symbolizing masculinity and brotherhood in working-class communities?

Jenna is about to graduate from college.Based on scientific standards,she has been "overweight" most of her life,but she has never actually perceived herself as "fat".Which of the following situations is the most likely to contribute to the formation of a "fat" identity?

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

Describe the process of the medicalization of body image.

Discuss the media's role in the social control of "too fat",as well as its role in the social control of "too thin".In your opinion,is the media engaged in the regulation of one more than the other? Why?

Introduction

Explaining Deviance: the Act

Explaining Deviance: the Perception, Reaction,and Power

Deviance 2.0: the Role of the Media

Deviant and Normal Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe Religion, science, and Deviance

The Deviance Dance Continues

Filters

Exam 7: Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

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.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization,a person with a BMI of 18.4 is considered to be

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

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed (BMI for example).If these scales are considered faulty,can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

In a popular survey of men and women,a "skinny" female body (as illustrated by a runway model)was rated as more attractive than a "muscular" female body (as illustrated by Ms.Fitness America).

In an analysis of male images in GQ,Rolling Stone,and Sports Illustrated magazines from 1967-1997,which images became more prevalent during that time?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of resistance to the social typing of "too thin"?

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.

According to Shilling (1993),teenagers who tattoo their bodies are engaged in

Which of the following theories of anorexia emphasizes social learning/modelling?

List,describe,and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

According to current research,why do people become overweight?

During what era did tattooing become a means of symbolizing masculinity and brotherhood in working-class communities?

Jenna is about to graduate from college.Based on scientific standards,she has been "overweight" most of her life,but she has never actually perceived herself as "fat".Which of the following situations is the most likely to contribute to the formation of a "fat" identity?

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

Describe the process of the medicalization of body image.

Discuss the media's role in the social control of "too fat",as well as its role in the social control of "too thin".In your opinion,is the media engaged in the regulation of one more than the other? Why?

Introduction

Explaining Deviance: the Act

Explaining Deviance: the Perception, Reaction,and Power

Deviance 2.0: the Role of the Media

Deviant and Normal Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe Religion, science, and Deviance

The Deviance Dance Continues

Filters