Weight Stigma and Social Identity

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What is weight-based social identity threat?

  • A situationally triggered state of feeling devalued because of one's weight
  • A situationally triggered state of feeling discriminated against because of one's weight
  • A situationally triggered state of feeling rejected because of one's weight
  • A situationally triggered state of feeling negatively stereotyped because of one's weight (correct)

What can be the result of weight stigma?

  • Increased eating
  • Weight gain (correct)
  • Weight loss
  • Decreased eating

What type of cycle does weight stigma create?

  • A helpful cycle
  • A vicious cycle (correct)
  • An uplifting cycle
  • A positive cycle

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