Question 1

"Ana" websites are a form of resistance to the social typing of "too fat".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Who has been found to negatively stereotype people who are overweight and/or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  children 
B)  teachers 
C)  health professionals who specialize in treating obesity 
D)  the general population 
E)  children, teachers, health professionals who specialize in treating obesity, and the general population have all been found to negatively stereotype people who are overweight and/or obese

Question 3

Among 12-18 year olds, tattoos and piercings are more prevalent among females than among males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most undergraduates have piercings, but only a minority have tattoos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the 1999-2000 TV season, approximately % of female television characters were overweight or obese, compared to % of "real" American women.

Accepted Answer

A)  40; 60 
B)  13; 58 
C)  46; 21 
D)  23; 36 
E)  60; 40

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of body modification among 12-18 year olds?

Accepted Answer

A)  females are more likely to have piercings, but males are more likely to have tattoos 
B)  males are more likely to have piercings, but females are more likely to have tattoos 
C)  females are more likely than males to have piercings or tattoos 
D)  males are more likely than females to have piercings or tattoos 
E)  there are no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of tattoos/piercings when comparing males and females

Question 7

What are the common perceptions of the "ideal" body?

Accepted Answer

A)  college students say men and women would look more attractive if they had the body size of models in advertising 
B)  college students say the media images portray a body size that is not necessarily good for one's health 
C)  the majority of female children want to look like a female on television 
D)  the majority of female children say that women on television are much thinner than women in the "real world" 
E)  even thought some of the statements above appear to contradict each other, they do all reflect common perceptions of the "ideal" body

Question 8

In an effort to prevent eating disorders, society must alter its obsession with body ideals, and instead adopt a program of building self-esteem and self-efficacy. This is a part of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g., Discovery Kids) are portrayed in negative ways, such as lonely, unattractive, and lacking in friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Contrast the "ideal" body according to social standards with the "ideal" body according to medical standards. In your answer, be sure to identify the basis for determining "ideal" within these standards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contrast the "ideal" body according to social...

Question 12

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 13

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

Question 14

Negative reactions to women with tattoos exist in the following populations:

Accepted Answer

A)  women without tattoos, if the tattoo is large 
B)  women with tattoos, if the tattoo is highly visible 
C)  men without tattoos, if the tattoo is small 
D)  men with tattoos, if the tattoo highly visible 
E)  negative reactions to women with tattoos exist in all of populations described above

Question 15

Discuss the various ways in which gender interacts with physical appearance, considering both body modification and perceptions of the "ideal" body size/shape.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the various ways in which gender...

Question 16

How are overweight/underweight people perceived in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys of schoolteachers reveal that approximately one-quarter say being underweight is the "worst thing that can happen" to someone 
B)  surveys of nurses reveal that approximately one-quarter are "repulsed" by obese people 
C)  surveys of children reveal that most would rather be "fat" than get cancer 
D)  overweight children are rated as being more suitable as friends than physically disabled children are 
E)  all of the statements listed above reflect perceptions of overweight/underweight people

Question 17

Considerable "thinness" is required before someone is socially typed as "too thin", compared to the degree of "fatness" that is required before someone is socially typed as "too fat".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Apply the following concepts to a discussion of body modification: front stage self; back stage self; impression management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Apply the following concepts to a discussion...

Question 19

When looking at 16-30 year olds with piercings, age at first piercing was associated with greater psychopathy, in that those who received their first piercing in early adolescence scored higher on this psychological measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List and describe the four different types of theories used to explain the development of anorexia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the four different types...

Exam 6: Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

"Ana" websites are a form of resistance to the social typing of "too fat".

Who has been found to negatively stereotype people who are overweight and/or obese?

Among 12-18 year olds, tattoos and piercings are more prevalent among females than among males.

Most undergraduates have piercings, but only a minority have tattoos.

During the 1999-2000 TV season, approximately % of female television characters were overweight or obese, compared to % of "real" American women.

Which of the following statements is true of body modification among 12-18 year olds?

What are the common perceptions of the "ideal" body?

In an effort to prevent eating disorders, society must alter its obsession with body ideals, and instead adopt a program of building self-esteem and self-efficacy. This is a part of

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

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g., Discovery Kids) are portrayed in negative ways, such as lonely, unattractive, and lacking in friends.

Contrast the "ideal" body according to social standards with the "ideal" body according to medical standards. In your answer, be sure to identify the basis for determining "ideal" within these standards.

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.

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?

Negative reactions to women with tattoos exist in the following populations:

Discuss the various ways in which gender interacts with physical appearance, considering both body modification and perceptions of the "ideal" body size/shape.

How are overweight/underweight people perceived in society?

Considerable "thinness" is required before someone is socially typed as "too thin", compared to the degree of "fatness" that is required before someone is socially typed as "too fat".

Apply the following concepts to a discussion of body modification: front stage self; back stage self; impression management.

When looking at 16-30 year olds with piercings, age at first piercing was associated with greater psychopathy, in that those who received their first piercing in early adolescence scored higher on this psychological measure.

List and describe the four different types of theories used to explain the development of anorexia.