Research on the Prevalence of Anorexia and Bulimia Has Determined

question 38

Multiple Choice

Research on the prevalence of anorexia and bulimia has determined that these disorders are:

• A) most common in upper class women from cultures that have to deal with food scarcity and famine.
• B) most common in industrialized cultures, where beauty is equated with thinness, and among Blacks more so than Whites.
• C) most common in industrialized cultures, where beauty is equated with thinness, regardless of ethnicity.
• D) equally common in almost all cultures of the world.

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Definitions:

Sternberg's Triangular Theory

A theory which suggests that love is composed of three interrelated components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, each playing a role in different types of love.

Fatuous Love

A type of love characterized by passion and commitment but lacking in intimacy, often short-lived and not deeply rooted.

Closeness

The feeling of emotional intimacy and connection with someone, manifesting in strong bonds and relationships.

Companionate Love

A form of love that is marked by deep affection, friendship, and emotional intimacy, often found in long-term relationships where passion may have subsided but strong bonds remain.