Which of the Following Is TRUE of Anorexia

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of anorexia?

• A) It is very common in the general population.
• B) It is more common in men than women.
• C) It has a genetic component.
• D) It is caused by having too much NPY.

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Definitions:

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Predispositions

The tendencies or inclinations to think, act, or feel in a particular way before any external influence.

Stimuli

External or internal factors that elicit physiological or psychological responses in an organism.

Traits

To Allport, distinguishing characteristics that guide behavior. Traits are measured on a continuum and are subject to social, environmental, and cultural influences. To Cattell, reaction tendencies, derived by the method of factor analysis, that are relatively permanent parts of the personality.