APN Final Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

APN Final Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 body image - ANSWERSthe subjective picture or mental image of one's own body. -Not about what your body actually looks like to other people, but your perception of yourself Epigenetics - ANSWERSmodification of gene expression rather than the genetic code itself -up-regulate or down regulate certain genes based on early life experiences Shaping the circuitry - ANSWERS1. Genetics (initial rough sketch but not set in stone) 2. Early experiences --> epigenetics (shape neural development, gene expression, & habits) (attachment & early stress/trauma) 3. Current circumstances Tripartite Influence Model - ANSWERSPosits three risk factors for the development of body image issues: (1) peers, (2) parents, (3) media; these factors lead to internalization of the thin ideal, social comparison, and body dissatisfaction over time Internalization of the thin ideal - ANSWERS*Indirect comparisons The way parents, peers, or media talk about bodies influence what you think an ideal body looks like (i.e. thin) -Thin ideal more exaggerated for women whereas male ideal is easier to attain -Varies across cultures --> less socioeconomically developed societies idealize heavier figures Appearance comparisons - ANSWERS*Direct comparisons Noticing how other people look in relation to you. -In men, comparison to athletes had a bigger impact -In women, comparison to best-friend had a bigger impact