Body Image Influence in Media
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Women of color generally experience body dissatisfaction when watching television shows with minority casts.

False

What body type is idealized for men according to media portrayals?

  • Short and stocky
  • Average and healthy
  • Thin and tall
  • Muscular with a V-shape (correct)

    • What negative stereotypes are often associated with overweight individuals in the media?

    Selfish, lazy, stupid, ugly, sloppy, and unlikable

    The ideal body image impacts individuals' feelings about their own bodies, the closer they are to the ideal body, the less ______ they feel.

    <p>pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following media portrayals with their characteristics:

    <p>Dudley Dursley = Selfish and gluttonous Augustus Gloop = Disregards warnings from adults A typical male ideal = Muscular and V-shaped Media portrayals of obesity = Negative stereotypes and stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does mean teasing from peers, parents, and teachers have on body image?

    <p>It contributes to negative feelings about one's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The obesity stigma can enhance an individual's body image.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people typically respond when their body is far from their ideal image?

    <p>They feel more pressure to change or hide disliked parts of their bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body ideal is considered desirable in Jamaican society?

    <p>Plumpness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Body image among Fijian girls showed no change after the introduction of television.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the ideal body image according to cultural standards?

    <p>Cultural ideals and media exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The psychological factors associated with ____ do not appear to directly cause illness.

    <p>illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Obesity = Excess body fat that increases health risks Smoking = Inhaling tobacco smoke Substance use = Consumption of psychoactive drugs Immune System = Body's defense against foreign invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do men perceive women's preferences in male physiques?

    <p>They tend to be in tune with women’s preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women correctly perceive that men prefer thin body types.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major health hazard mentioned in the content?

    <p>Obesity, smoking, or substance use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential effect of stress on the immune system?

    <p>It lowers the body's resistance to illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Psychological factors directly cause illness according to the discussed content.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two health hazards discussed in the content.

    <p>Obesity and smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The five important personality traits recognized by psychologists are openness to experience, conscientiousness, agreeableness, extroversion, and _______.

    <p>emotional stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following health-related behaviors to their descriptions:

    <p>Obesity = Excessive body weight often leading to health issues Smoking = Inhalation of tobacco products that harms health Substance Use = The consumption of drugs or alcohol that can lead to dependency Stress = Psychological pressure that can weaken the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do psychological processes affect health-related measures during times of stress?

    <p>They can prevent individuals from taking positive health-related measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satisfaction with our bodies is not influenced by our image of the ideal body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help bolster our resistance to stress and illness?

    <p>Harnessing the powers of the mind, such as thoughts, attitudes, and emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the introduction of television have on adolescent girls' body image in Fiji?

    <p>It led to increased dieting and self-induced vomiting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women believe that men prefer thin or bony body types.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major health hazards mentioned in the content?

    <p>Obesity, smoking, and substance use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The immune system identifies and destroys foreign __________.

    <p>invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the body characteristics with their associated perceptions:

    <p>Women = Think men prefer thin body types Men = Recognize what women find attractive Television in Fiji = Increased dieting behaviors Psychological factors = Weaken the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four major areas connecting health and the mind-body relationship?

    <p>Biological, psychological, social, environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Psychological factors directly cause illness.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what should be considered to understand health and illness?

    <p>The interactions of biological, psychological, and social factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five traits recognized by psychologists in personality descriptions?

    <p>Positivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Jamaican society, thinness is considered desirable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Fijian girls' body image after the introduction of television?

    <p>Their body image worsened, leading to increased dieting and self-induced vomiting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The closer one is to their ideal body, the less pressure they feel to _______.

    <p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>Openness to experience = Willingness to consider new ideas or experiences Agreeableness = Tendency to be compassionate and cooperative Extroversion = Preference for social interaction and stimulation Conscientiousness = Degree of organization and dependability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major influence on an individual's perception of their ideal body?

    <p>Cultural body ideals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women tend to accurately perceive what men find attractive in a male body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do men typically perceive women's preferences for male bodies?

    <p>Men are generally more aware of what women find attractive in a male physique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Body image

    • Media can negatively affect body image, especially when it presents narrow representations of ideal body types.
    • Shows with predominantly African-American casts often feature a wider range of female body types, which can lead to greater body satisfaction among viewers of color.
    • The ideal male body is often portrayed as muscular, while the ideal female body is typically thin.
    • Men experience body dissatisfaction as well, but not as intensely as women.
    • The obesity stigma negatively impacts body image, with overweight individuals often being portrayed as lazy, stupid, and unlikable.

    Influence of Media

    • Exposure to media containing thin images can negatively impact body image, even in cultures where plumpness is traditionally valued.
    • A study in Fiji showed that teenage girls with three years of television exposure experienced a significant increase in dieting and self-induced vomiting, behaviors that were previously uncommon.
    • Men tend to have a more accurate perception of what women find attractive in a man's physique compared to women's perception of men's preferences.

    Health and the Mind-Body Relationship

    • The immune system is a complex defense mechanism that is influenced by psychological factors.
    • Stress can weaken the immune system by preventing healthy behaviors and promoting unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use.
    • Personality traits like openness to experience, conscientiousness, and emotional stability have been linked to resilience and better health outcomes.

    Major Health Hazards

    • Obesity is a major health hazard, often associated with negative stereotypes and social stigma.
    • Smoking and substance use negatively impact both physical and mental health.

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