The Stigma Associated with Eating Disorders Seems to Be Mainly

question 4

Multiple Choice

The stigma associated with eating disorders seems to be mainly from the widespread belief that persons with an eating disorder

• A) are largely responsible for their own problems.
• B) have perverse beliefs and cannot connect with others.
• C) will ultimately self-destruct.
• D) only care about themselves.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable(s)

are the variables in an experiment that are manipulated to test their effect on dependent variables, allowing researchers to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Internal Validity

The extent to which changes in the independent variable caused changes in the dependent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, it is the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.