Thompson and colleague (1999)developed the Tripartite Influence Model to account for three significant influences on perceptions of body dissatisfaction. The model includes risks from all the following categories, except

Question

Thompson and colleague (1999)developed the Tripartite Influence Model to account for three significant influences on perceptions of body dissatisfaction. The model includes risks from all the following categories, except

Answer 1

a) Media

b) Parents
c) Peers
d) Genetics

The correct answer is d) Genetics. The Tripartite Influence Model focuses on the influences of media, parents, and peers on perceptions of body dissatisfaction, rather than genetics.