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56) Which of the following theories has been applied to the development of an “anorexic” identity? a. social learning theory b. strain theory c. subcultural theory d. labelling theory e. social bonds theory 57) Which of the following is an example 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” 58) In the time period from 1950 and 2000, a. Playboy centerfolds became thinner until 1980, but then became larger again. b. the gap between the body size of media women and the body size of average women in society decreased. c. a larger proportion of men in various forms of media became overweight. d. the proportion of “thin” female characters on television declined from 70% to 47%. e. male centerfolds became thinner. 59) Rachel wakes up in the morning, puts on her carefully selected dress, styles her hair, puts on makeup and jewelry, all in preparation for her job interview that morning. She does this because a. She is vain b. Physical appearance is an aspect of our identity that is judged everyday c. Physical appearance is more important than her intellect at getting a job d. She is engaging in an adapting project e. She knows that if she is dressed well, it will distract attention from the giant tattoo on her neck 60) When comparing individuals with and without tattoos between the ages of 16 and 30, a. Those without tattoos were more respectful of authority b. Those with tattoos were more likely to be creative c. Those without tattoos had higher self esteem d. Those with tattoos had higher self esteem e. There were no significant differences between people with our without tattoos 61) Which of the following is NOT identified as a reason behind getting a tattoo in the research discussed? a. Aesthetic motivations b. Pursuit of a unique identity c. Group identification d. To empower an individual e. To be more attractive to the opposite / same sex 62) Michael has recently had a tattoo added to his arm. It is the symbol “XXX”. He chose to get a tattoo in order to demonstrate self control and his belonging to a group. Michael is likely a member of a. A religious cult b. The straightedge subculture c. A youth gang d. A fraternity e. A political extremist group 63) Which of the following is NOT one of the diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa? a. At least 15 % below normal body weight b. Abnormal self-perception of body c. An detached indifference to weight changes d. Denial of the seriousness of weight loss e. Distorted perception of body shape 64) When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image. a. Positivist b. Contemporary c. Objective d. Subjective