Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Eating Disorders

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding eating disorders among females?

• A) They may result from increased pressure to attain the thin ideal.
• B) They may result from the influence of hormones on appetite and weight regulation.
• C) They may be diagnosed more frequently because of sex biases in the diagnostic criteria.
• D) They are more likely than males to engage in binge eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (thoughts, beliefs, attitudes).

Conformity

The act of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or social norm.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Conflicting Behaviors

Actions or responses that are contradictory or opposed to one another, often causing confusion or internal conflict.