Asked by makell wallace on Jul 09, 2024

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Kathleen Vohs and colleagues suggested that disordered eating is especially likely to result when body dissatisfaction is combined with:

A) perfectionism and low self-esteem.
B) poor self-image and internalization of the thin ideal.
C) internalization of the thin ideal and a desire for social acceptance.
D) a desire for social acceptance and a perfectionist nature.

Body Dissatisfaction

The negative assessment of one's own body appearance, often leading to psychological distress and potentially contributing to eating disorders.

Perfectionism

The pursuit of flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards.

Internalization

The psychological process through which individuals assimilate and take on the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture or society, making them part of their own value system.

  • Understand the impact of societal, cultural, and personal factors on the development of feeding and eating disorders.
  • Recognize the significance of body dissatisfaction, perfectionism, and the internalization of the thin ideal in the development of disordered eating.
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Chyenne MichaelJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Kathleen Vohs and colleagues' research indicates that disordered eating is particularly likely to occur when there is a combination of body dissatisfaction, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. These factors together can create a psychological environment that predisposes individuals to develop unhealthy eating behaviors.