Which of the Following Factors Contributes to Adolescents Developing Eating

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributes to adolescents developing eating disorders?

• A) females and males becoming competitive over the attention of others
• B) a cultural emphasis on slimness
• C) a hormone burst that creates a body distortion in adolescents
• D) the desire to please parents who expect perfection in their children

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Definitions:

Norms

Shared guidelines or rules that dictate the behavior considered acceptable within a particular group or society.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in terms of their psychological traits, behaviors, or physical attributes.

Cultural Groups

Communities defined by shared customs, values, and traditions.

Infants' Perception

The process by which infants interpret and understand sensory information from their environment.