Which Statement Is TRUE About Eating Disorders

question 221

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about eating disorders?

• A) They typically develop in older age.
• B) They are more often in men than women.
• C) Bulimia and binge eating disorder are more common than anorexia.
• D) They are more common than most other psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Alleles

Variations of a gene that occur at the same place on a chromosome, responsible for the diversity in genotype and phenotype among organisms.

Defective

Refers to something that is flawed or lacking in functionality.

Experience-Dependent

Describes neural growth that is stimulated by environmental experiences and may vary from one individual to another.

Synaptogenesis

The generation of synapses or connections between neurons, usually as a result of the growth of axons and dendrites.