Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing the formation and disturbance of body image, according to Lox et al., 2010 and Hosseini & Padhy, 2020?

Accepted Answer

Genetic inheritance

Question 2

Body image is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The subjective picture of individuals’ own body, irrespective of how their body actually looks, including thoughts, feelings, evaluations, and behaviors related to one’s body

Question 3

Which dimension of body image involves how accurately a person judges the size of their body parts or the body as a whole?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual dimension

Question 4

A person who avoids getting their picture taken and frequently counts calories is most likely exhibiting which type of body image disturbance?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral disturbance

Question 5

According to meta-analytic studies, which type of exercise is most effective in improving body image?

Accepted Answer

Both aerobic exercise and weight training are equally effective

Question 6

Which of the following statements about body dissatisfaction among adolescents is supported by San Martini et al. (2022)?

Accepted Answer

Body dissatisfaction rates are consistently higher among girls than boys

Question 7

What is the primary mediator through which exercise improves body image, according to Martin Ginis & Bassett, 2011?

Accepted Answer

Change in perceived physical fitness

Question 8

Which of the following is a criticism of cognitive measures of body image?

Accepted Answer

They do not adequately measure concerns about muscularity

Question 9

Exercise dependence syndrome is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable, extreme, excessive exercise with negative physiological and psychological symptoms

Question 10

Which equation best represents the effect size calculation used in meta-analytic studies of exercise and body image?

Accepted Answer

$$d = \frac{M_1$ - M_2$}{SD_{pooled}}$$

Question 11

Which of the following is a practical recommendation for exercise programs to improve body image?

Accepted Answer

Emphasize function, strength, and endurance

Question 12

Which moderator has been found to influence the relationship between exercise and body image improvement?

Accepted Answer

Exercise program length

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding body dissatisfaction among men?

Accepted Answer

Body dissatisfaction is almost as common among men as it is among women

Question 14

A person who feels anxious when others evaluate their physique is most likely experiencing which dimension of body image?

Accepted Answer

Emotional dimension

Question 15

Which of the following is a health-damaging consequence of poor body image?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'normative discontent'?

Accepted Answer

A widespread, common experience of body dissatisfaction

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a method used to measure body image?

Accepted Answer

Genetic screening

Question 18

Which statement about gender and body image is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Gender is traditionally conceptualized as binary in research, but is actually fluid and nuanced

Question 19

Which of the following is a symptom of exercise dependence syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable, extreme, excessive exercise

Question 20

Which of the following is a key insight from the meta-analysis by Frederick et al., 2012 regarding ethnic differences in body dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

There are small or no differences in body dissatisfaction between most ethnic groups

Exercise and Body Image: Psychological Science Perspectives

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards