Imagine that you are one of the three faces of Carol, a personality known as Paula to Carol (the host personality) and to the therapist. What can you expect to happen to your ego state if the therapy is successful?
a) You will be exposed as a fraud.
b) You will be merged with Carol.
c) You will no longer have a place in Carol's personality or life.
d) You will continue to have a say in Carol's decisions, but she will have the final authority.
Question 2
According to University of Windsor researchers Geller and Thomas (1999 ), why are immigrants to Western cultures at increased risk for developing eating disorders?
a) Because of weight gain associated with increased consumption of fast foods
b) Because of marginalization leading to negative affect
c) Because of rapid exposure to cultural pressures
d) Because of low self-esteem relative to native Westerners
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