Body Image and Media

In a recent survey conducted at a high school, what percentage of female students, including Abigail and her friends, between the ages of 12 and 23 expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of their bodies?

• 24%

• 54%

• 58%

• 56%

Answer explanation

The question asked about the percentage of female students, including Abigail and her friends, between the ages of 12 and 23 who expressed dissatisfaction with their body appearance according to the survey. The correct option is 54%, which suggests that a little over half of the female students in that age range are unhappy with their body appearance.

During a film studies class, Daniel, Benjamin, and Lily were analyzing various movies. They noticed a trend and decided to quantify it. They found that in the movies they analyzed, what percentage of female characters had comments made about their looks?

• 24%

• 58%

• 56%

• 3%

Answer explanation

The question asked about the percentage of female characters in movies whose looks were commented upon. The correct answer is 58%, indicating that over half of the female characters in the movies analyzed had comments made about their appearance. This could be used to discuss representation and objectification of women in film.

Samuel, Aiden, and Aria were watching TV when they noticed a trend in the commercials. They decided to conduct a study. What percentage of TV commercials aimed at teen girls did they find used beauty as a product appeal?

• 24%

• 58%

• 56%

• 3%

Answer explanation

The question asks to identify the percentage of TV commercials aimed at teen girls that use beauty as a product appeal, according to a study conducted by Samuel, Aiden, and Aria. The correct answer, as indicated from the available options, is 56%. This means that more than half of such commercials use beauty as a selling point.

Jackson, Evelyn, and Rohan are planning to start a fashion club in their school. They are discussing the average height range for most US female models. Can you help them?

• 5'9" to 6'2"

• 5'11" to 6'2"

• 5'9" to 6'

• 5'11" to 6'

Answer explanation

The average height range for most US female models is 5'9" to 6'2". This range is often seen as the industry standard. Therefore, Jackson, Evelyn, and Rohan should consider this range while planning for the fashion club in their school.

Grace, Emma, and Henry are planning a fashion show at their school. They are researching about the average weight range for most US female models. Can you help them?

• 110 to 130 pounds

• 140 to 165 pounds

• 110 to 140 pounds

• 130 to 165 pounds

Answer explanation

The question inquired about the average weight range for most US female models. The correct answer is 110 to 130 pounds. This is the typical weight range that most female models in the US fall into, according to industry standards.

Scarlett is a fashion designer and she is designing clothes for a male model. She needs to know the average height range for most US male models. Can you help her?

• 5'9" to 6'2"

• 5'11" to 6'2"

• 5'9" to 6'

• 5'11" to 6'

Benjamin and Daniel are aspiring models in the US. They are discussing the average weight range for most US male models. Benjamin thinks it's 110 to 130 pounds, while Daniel believes it's 140 to 165 pounds. Mia, who is a professional model, also joins their discussion. She suggests two other possible weight ranges: 110 to 140 pounds and 130 to 165 pounds. Who among them is correct?

• Benjamin: 110 to 130 pounds

• Daniel: 140 to 165 pounds

• Mia: 110 to 140 pounds

• Mia: 130 to 165 pounds

Answer explanation

Daniel is correct. The average weight range for most US male models is indeed 140 to 165 pounds. Even though Mia also suggests a range that includes these weights, her range is broader. Daniel's suggestion is more precise.

Oliver, Elijah, and Avery are in a fashion design class. They are studying the proportions of popular dolls and action figures. If they were to create a life-size model of the original Barbie doll, what would be her waist size?

• 18 inches

• 36 inches

• 33 inches

• 12 inches

Answer explanation

The original Barbie doll, if upscaled to life-size, would have a waist size of 18 inches. This proportion is derived from the actual doll's dimensions. The question was about determining this measurement based on their study of popular dolls and action figures. The correct option is '18 inches'.

Henry, Kai, and Rohan are playing with a G.I. Joe action figure. They start wondering, if their toy were a life-size human, what would be his chest size?

• 32 inches

• 44 inches

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

Answer explanation

The question asked about the chest size of the G.I. Joe action figure if it were the size of a real human. The correct answer is 44 inches, which implies that the G.I. Joe action figure is designed keeping in mind the average chest size of a full-grown man, which is typically around 40-44 inches.

Avery, Lily, and Nora are playing with a G.I. Joe action figure. They start wondering, if this action figure were a life-size human, what would be his biceps size?

• 32 inches

• 44 inches

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

Answer explanation

The question asked the size of the biceps if the G.I. Joe action figure were a life-size human. The correct answer is 12 inches among the given options. It is a reasonable size for the biceps of an average adult man.