vestigial body image

the subjective or internal image of one’s appearance that is not necessarily modified by changes to one’s external features. For example, individuals who have lost large amounts of weight may continue to have a vestigial body image of themsleves as an overweight individual.

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Psychology term of the day

July 27th 2024

Mensa

n. an organization of individuals whose sole admission requirement is an IQ in the upper 2% of the population.