Which of the Following Might Help to Explain the Vast

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

• A)The influence of behavioral genetics
• B)The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions
• C)The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal
• D)The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating

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