Body Image
From the articles read in class and the 48 hours video answer the questions as best a possible below. Give examples when
possible.
1. Describe the difference between a healthy body
image and a poor body image.
2. Describe the typical look that the media project as
ideal and beautiful for our society.
3. In what ways are the standard media images that
are held up to society as beautiful a deception?
4. Identify other important influences on body image,
in addition to the media.
5. What things are done by the media to enhance
desired characteristics in both males and females?
6. What are some things people will use to change or
alter their appearances?
7. Explain how a poor body image can contribute to
emotional and psychological problems for some
teens.
8. List some potential problems associated with
diseases such as anorexia, bulimia or body
dysmorphic disorder.
9. What are some things you can do to focus the brain back
to you as a person instead of an image?
10. How do you approach someone with a poor body image
in the hopes they will get help? What kinds of things do you
say to them?