Understanding Weight-Based Social Identity Threat

A psychological state triggered by the fear of being judged because of one's weight

A situationally triggered psychological state that occurs when an individual is concerned about their weight

A situationally triggered psychological state that occurs when an individual is concerned about their social identity (correct)

A situationally triggered psychological state that occurs when an individual is concerned about being discriminated against

It creates a positive feedback loop that perpetuates stigma

It leads to weight gain and inhibits weight loss (correct)

It leads to weight gain and promotes weight loss

It leads to weight loss and promotes weight gain

A positive feedback loop that perpetuates stigma

Increased eating and other biobehavioral mechanisms

Increased vulnerability to stigmatization (correct)

Reduced vulnerability to stigmatization