Evidence Suggests That Some Form of Intra-Familial Transmission of Disordered

question 27

Multiple Choice

Evidence suggests that some form of intra-familial transmission of disordered eating patterns within families may influence eating disorders.Which of the following factors may be necessary to trigger the severe symptoms typical of a clinically diagnosable disorder?

• A)Biological
• B)Psychological
• C)Experiential
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Unconscious Emotional Conflicts

Internal struggles often stemming from childhood that influence behavior and emotions without one's conscious awareness.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.

Humanism

An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters, emphasizing common human needs and seeking rational ways of solving human problems.

Structuralism

An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the most basic components of thoughts and sensations.