Which of the Following Is True About the Prevalence of Eating

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the prevalence of eating disorders among college students?

• A) The prevalence of eating disorders is lower among college students than among any other group.
• B) More females than males experience eating disorders.
• C) More males than females experience eating disorders.
• D) Bulimia nervosa is more common in adolescent girls than college-aged females.
• E) The prevalence of eating disorders is lower among college students than among any other group, and more females than males experience eating disorders.

Recognize the significance of societal pressures and the goal-means gap in inducing deviant behavior according to anomie-strain theory.

Compare and contrast different extensions and critiques of anomie-strain theory, including Cohen's status frustration and Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory.

Understand the role of cultural values, particularly the emphasis on material success, in shaping societal expectations and behavior patterns.

Identify the criticisms and limitations of anomie-strain theory, especially concerning its application to different social classes.

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