Body Image

Question 1

Define Normative discontent

Answer 1

majority of people in western culture reporting dissatisfaction with body shape, size, weight, or appearances

Question 2

Define Body schema

Answer 2

a representation of position and configuration of body

Question 3

Define Body image boundaries

Answer 3

an individuals perception of the Maning attributed to specific body parts

Question 4

Define Body cathexis

Answer 4

People’s subjective evaluations of their body that reflect their degree of satisfaction/dissatisfaction with it

Question 5

Define Body esteem

Answer 5

People’s self-evaluations of their body or appearances

Question 6

What are two body related prides

Answer 6

• Authentic pride: Focus on behaviours and outcomes
• Hubristic pride: Focus on self- attributes

Question 7

list 4 body image measures

Answer 7

• Perceptual measures
• Cognitive measures
• Affective measures
• Behavioural measures

Question 8

Perceptual Measures

Answer 8

-Specially designed morphing software to alter an individual’s photograph
- The individual estimates what they perceive their actual body size is then measures the difference between what they think they look like and what they actually look like and shows an ideal body.

Question 9

Cognitive measures

Answer 9

-The individual rates their level of satisfaction with items on a list.
- The individual then chooses images for a series of drawings, selecting ones that represent their current size and ideal size
- MBSRQ is one of the most widely used measures

Question 10

Affective measures

Answer 10

• assess feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, anxiety, comfort, embarrassment, and pride in relation to the body

Question 11

Behavioural measures

Answer 11

Questionnaires ask people to self report frequency of engaging in avoidance behaviours and lifestyle behaviours

Question 12

Name 4 theories that link body image and physical activity

Answer 12

-Tripartite Influence Model of Body Image

-Self-Presentation

-Social Comparison Theory

-Self-Discrepancy Theory

Question 13

Tripartite Influence Model of Body Image

Answer 13

-argues that exposure to social media can allow unhealthy comparisons, promoting self-criticism
- Parents and peers also might negatively affect body image by rejecting and teasing individuals

Question 14

self presentation

Answer 14

focusing on portraying an image to other people

Question 15

social comparison theory

Answer 15

when people validate themselves by comparing their bodies to other people

Question 16

Self-Discrepancy Theory

Answer 16

compare self to internalized standards called self guides

Question 17

True or false negative body image is the opposite of positive body image

Answer 17

False

Question 18

True or false People with negative body image will always avoid physical activity, whereas people with positive body image will always engage in physical activity.

Answer 18

False