Question 1

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of tattoo designs within the Straightedge subculture.

Accepted Answer

The Straightedge subculture is a movemen

Question 2

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 3

Weight loss is an example of a redesigning body project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Jay Leno making jokes about a very thin actress 
B)  activism efforts of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance 
C)  magazine article pointing out the dangers of "wacky weight loss products" 
D)  creating a fashion magazine for overweight women 
E)  all of the above are examples of resistance to the social typing of "too fat" 
A)  Jay Leno making jokes about a very thin actress 
B)  activism efforts of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance 
C)  magazine article pointing out the dangers of "wacky weight loss products" 
D)  creating a fashion magazine for overweight women 
E)  all of the above are examples of resistance to the social typing of "too fat"

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the relationship between body size and work is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sex of job applicants accounts for more of the variance in hiring than body weight does 
B)  mildly obese men have higher incomes than normal weight men 
C)  there are no significant differences in the average income of normal weight women compared to mildly obese women, but extremely obese women earn significantly less 
D)  overweight job applicants are less likely to be hired than normal weight applicants are, but this is primarily due to differences in education level 
E)  potential employees who are overweight are perceived more positively than those who are ex-cons 
A)  the sex of job applicants accounts for more of the variance in hiring than body weight does 
B)  mildly obese men have higher incomes than normal weight men 
C)  there are no significant differences in the average income of normal weight women compared to mildly obese women, but extremely obese women earn significantly less 
D)  overweight job applicants are less likely to be hired than normal weight applicants are, but this is primarily due to differences in education level 
E)  potential employees who are overweight are perceived more positively than those who are ex-cons

Question 6

In interviews with female aerobic exercisers and instructors, which body type was rated as the most attractive?

Accepted Answer

A)  "skinny" (e.g., runway models) 
B)  "hyper-muscular" (e.g., competitive bodybuilders) 
C)  "lean, toned, and curvy" (e.g., Victoria's Secret lingerie models) 
D)  "toned athlete" (e.g., professional volleyball players) 
E)  "average" (e.g., averageAmerican females with a height of 5'4", and a weight of 140 pounds) 
A)  "skinny" (e.g., runway models) 
B)  "hyper-muscular" (e.g., competitive bodybuilders) 
C)  "lean, toned, and curvy" (e.g., Victoria's Secret lingerie models) 
D)  "toned athlete" (e.g., professional volleyball players) 
E)  "average" (e.g., averageAmerican females with a height of 5'4", and a weight of 140 pounds)

Question 7

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 8

What proportion of Canadians is "underweight" based on scientific standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  12% 
C)  24% 
D)  38% 
E)  49% 
A)  2% 
B)  12% 
C)  24% 
D)  38% 
E)  49%

Question 9

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy 
B)  people who have engaged in body modification themselves are more likely to disapprove of physicians with facial piercings than are people without body modifications 
C)  although half of people disapprove of physicians with facial piercings, more than 75% say it would not personally bother them to have such a physician 
D)  disapproval rates are higher for lip piercings than for nose piercings 
E)  the presence of facial piercings does not affect people's perceptions of physicians' competency or trustworthiness 
A)  people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy 
B)  people who have engaged in body modification themselves are more likely to disapprove of physicians with facial piercings than are people without body modifications 
C)  although half of people disapprove of physicians with facial piercings, more than 75% say it would not personally bother them to have such a physician 
D)  disapproval rates are higher for lip piercings than for nose piercings 
E)  the presence of facial piercings does not affect people's perceptions of physicians' competency or trustworthiness

Question 10

Within the Straightedge subculture, a tattoo that reads "nation of zombies" is a

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol of lifestyle declaration. 
B)  symbol of indictment. 
C)  symbol of pacification. 
D)  symbol of critique. 
E)  symbol of belief. 
A)  symbol of lifestyle declaration. 
B)  symbol of indictment. 
C)  symbol of pacification. 
D)  symbol of critique. 
E)  symbol of belief.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In Canada,

Accepted Answer

A)  75% of adults are overweight. 
B)  2% of adults are obese. 
C)  63% of children are overweight. 
D)  8% of children are obese. 
E)  22% of adults are underweight. 
A)  75% of adults are overweight. 
B)  2% of adults are obese. 
C)  63% of children are overweight. 
D)  8% of children are obese. 
E)  22% of adults are underweight.

Question 14

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 15

How are women with tattoos, when compared to women without tattoos, perceived?

Accepted Answer

A)  less promiscuous; more attractive; heavier drinkers 
B)  less promiscuous; less attractive; heavier drinkers 
C)  less promiscuous; less attractive, lighter drinkers 
D)  more promiscuous; less attractive; heavier drinkers 
E)  more promiscuous; more attractive; heavier drinkers 
A)  less promiscuous; more attractive; heavier drinkers 
B)  less promiscuous; less attractive; heavier drinkers 
C)  less promiscuous; less attractive, lighter drinkers 
D)  more promiscuous; less attractive; heavier drinkers 
E)  more promiscuous; more attractive; heavier drinkers

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

Identifying young women and men who may be in the early stages of an eating disorder is part of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  primary treatment. 
D)  secondary treatment. 
E)  remedial programming. 
A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  primary treatment. 
D)  secondary treatment. 
E)  remedial programming.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of the social control of "too fat"?

Accepted Answer

A)  medical clinics that perform liposuction 
B)  tax deductions for children's sports activities 
C)  the Anishinaabe Mino-Ayaawin program to build more recreational facilities within the community 
D)  television commercials for gym memberships 
E)  all of the above are examples of controlling "too fat" 
A)  medical clinics that perform liposuction 
B)  tax deductions for children's sports activities 
C)  the Anishinaabe Mino-Ayaawin program to build more recreational facilities within the community 
D)  television commercials for gym memberships 
E)  all of the above are examples of controlling "too fat"

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of tattoo designs within the Straightedge subculture.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization, a person with a BMI of 18. 4 is considered to be

Weight loss is an example of a redesigning body project.

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

Which of the following statements about the relationship between body size and work is true?

In interviews with female aerobic exercisers and instructors, which body type was rated as the most attractive?

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?

What proportion of Canadians is "underweight" based on scientific standards?

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

Within the Straightedge subculture, a tattoo that reads "nation of zombies" is a

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

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

In Canada,

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).

How are women with tattoos, when compared to women without tattoos, perceived?

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

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

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.

Identifying young women and men who may be in the early stages of an eating disorder is part of

Which of the following is an example of the social control of "too fat"?

Determining Deviance

Explaining Deviance: The Act

Explaining Deviance: The Perception, Reaction, and Power

Deviant” and “Normal” Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe? Religion and Deviance

Scientific Belief Systems

The “Deviance Dance” Continues

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Exam 6: Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of tattoo designs within the Straightedge subculture.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization, a person with a BMI of 18. 4 is considered to be

Weight loss is an example of a redesigning body project.

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

Which of the following statements about the relationship between body size and work is true?

In interviews with female aerobic exercisers and instructors, which body type was rated as the most attractive?

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?

What proportion of Canadians is "underweight" based on scientific standards?

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

Within the Straightedge subculture, a tattoo that reads "nation of zombies" is a

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

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

In Canada,

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).

How are women with tattoos, when compared to women without tattoos, perceived?

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

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

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.

Identifying young women and men who may be in the early stages of an eating disorder is part of

Which of the following is an example of the social control of "too fat"?

Determining Deviance

Explaining Deviance: The Act

Explaining Deviance: The Perception, Reaction, and Power

Deviant” and “Normal” Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe? Religion and Deviance

Scientific Belief Systems

The “Deviance Dance” Continues

Filters