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when he gets on the scale, peter acknowledges that he needs to lose a few pounds. still, he is satisfied overall when he looks in the mirror and is grateful for his intelligence, artistic talents, and many close relationships. peter is in which phase of the body image continuum?

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Peter is in the acceptance phase of the body image continuum.

He acknowledges the need to lose weight but also has a positive and accepting attitude towards his other qualities and relationships. In this phase, individuals have a realistic and positive view of their bodies, accept their imperfections, and focus on their positive attributes. They may make efforts to improve their physical health but do not obsess over their appearance or feel defined by their body shape or size.

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