Y11 Psych Body Image

What does cumulative risk mean in terms of body image disorder?

• That many risk factors add up to increase likelihood

• That 1 in 3 girls experience sever body image issues

• That everyone is at risk of a body image disorder

• That you're more likely to be affected in adolescence

Which of the following is not a risk factor for a body image disorder?

• Having an existing mental illness

• Conflict with parents

• Disorganised attachment

• Having supportive friends

If someone has many friends who are body image issues, are they going to have them too?

• Not if they have good role models at home

• No, it depends on their own risk and protective factors

• Yes, but they could have them less

• Yes, it's certain

What is a protective factor for a body image disorder?

• When someone eats healthy food

• Disagreeing with parents over food

• Anything that reduces your likelihood

• Cumulative risk

Is exercise (going for a run) a Biological, Psychological or social protective factor?

• Biological

• Psychological

• Social

Is good sleep a Biological, Psychological or social protective factor?

• Biological

• Psychological

• Social

Is regular conflict with parents a Biological, Psychological or social risk factor?

• Biological

• Psychological

• Social

Is comparing yourself to images on social media a Biological, Psychological or Social risk factor?

• Biological

• Psychological

• Social

Is going to the gym 6 days / week a protective factor or a risk factor

• Protective because it's healthy

• Protective because you're surrounded by fit people

• It depends on each person

• Risk factor because you compare yourself

Athletes are unlikely to have body image issues:

• True, they are surrounded by supportive people

• True, they are fit and healthy

• False, they are equally at risk

• False, it depends on each persons risk and protective factors