Describe the Risk and Protective Factors That Have Been Identified

question 6

Essay

Describe the risk and protective factors that have been identified to increase or decrease an individual's likelihood of developing an eating disorder.What recommendations can you make for parents or teachers?

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Definitions:

Attribute

A quality or characteristic inherent to or ascribed to someone or something.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals selectively interpret what they see based on their interests, background, experience, and attitudes.

Financial Meltdown

A severe and sudden downturn in the financial markets, often characterized by the collapse of financial institutions, plummeting stock prices, and a lack of consumer confidence.

Perceptual Tendencies

The natural biases or inclinations in the way people perceive and interpret information from their environment.