Body image

Establishing rules regarding group discussions and learning helps us to:

• Respect each other

• Ignore each other's opinions

• Dominate the conversation

• Disrupt the group

The following will stop us getting the most out of group discussions:

• Lack of participation

• Active listening

• Respectful communication

• Clear objectives

Let's establish rules regarding group discussions and learning. Are putdowns allowed?

• No, putdowns are not allowed.

• Yes, putdowns are encouraged.

• Putdowns are allowed sometimes.

• Putdowns are required.

Establishing rules for group discussions and learning helps to protect privacy and value opinions by:

• Respecting confidentiality and encouraging open-mindedness.

• Sharing everyone's personal information freely.

• Ignoring differing viewpoints in discussions.

• Discouraging participation from quieter members.

According to national surveys, what is consistently ranked as a top concern for young people under the age of 25?

• Body image

• Travel opportunities

• Political engagement

• Home ownership

The issue of body image is relevant to which of the following groups?

• Only young women

• Only young men

• Both young women and young men

• Only adults

A positive body image can help a young person develop a stronger sense of health and wellbeing.

• True

• False

Body image is:

• the perception and attitude one has about their own body

• the way others see your body

• a type of physical exercise

• a medical condition

Positive body image is:

• Having a healthy and accepting attitude towards your own body

• Constantly comparing your body to others

• Feeling unhappy with your appearance

• Believing only thin bodies are beautiful

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a true perception of body shape and appearance. A person with a positive body image is happy in their skin and accepting of their appearance. Their value and self-worth are not linked to their appearance.

• positive body image

• distorted body image

• negative self-esteem

• unrealistic self-image