Monica Has Always Been Told How Beautiful She Is, Even

Multiple Choice

Monica has always been told how beautiful she is, even as she studied chemistry and became the head of a research department at the local university. As she reaches age 50, she still feels like she did when she was 20, but she is increasingly concerned about her appearance and is experiencing considerable life dissatisfaction. This is most likely because ______.

A) her looks have gotten her to where she is in life
B) she receives all of her validation based on her looks
C) professional women tend be influenced by social perception
D) she has a negative attitude about aging