Question

An individual has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. The psychologist believes this is the result of media portrayals of unrealistic idealized body types and the media emphasis on appearance. Which approach is the psychologist basing this on?

Multiple Choice
sociocultural
biological
cognitive
medical

Answer 1

The approach the psychologist is basing this on is **sociocultural**. This perspective emphasizes the influence of society and culture on individual behavior, particularly in relation to body image and the pressures created by media portrayals of idealized body types.