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46) How are overweight/underweight people perceived in society? 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 47) Who has been found to negatively stereotype people who are overweight and/or obese? 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 48) 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? a. “very muscular” images b. “somewhat muscular” images c. “not muscular” images d. “overweight” images e. “underweight” images 49) Which of the following statements about the relationship between body size and work is true? 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 50) Which of the following is an example of the social control of “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” 51) 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? 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 52) What proportion of Canadians is “underweight” based on scientific standards? a. 2% b. 12% c. 24% d. 38% e. 49% 53) Identifying young women and men who may be in the early stages of an eating disorder is part of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. primary treatment. d. secondary treatment. e. remedial programming. 54) 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 a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. primary treatment. d. secondary treatment. e. remedial programming. 55) In interviews with female aerobic exercisers and instructors, which body type was rated as the most attractive? 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)