Which of the Following Statements Concerning Eating Disorders Is Not

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning eating disorders is not true?

• A) White women and adolescents are more likely to develop eating disorders than other U.S. racial and ethnic groups.
• B) Women with anorexia tend to have a phobic reaction towards food, and will refuse to talk about or handle food in public.
• C) Women who develop unhealthy eating habits can alter their hormone levels, making them more vulnerable to disordered eating behaviors.
• D) Biology affects a person's vulnerability to developing an eating disorder.

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Definitions:

Aggressive

Characterized by or exhibiting forceful actions or behaviors, often with the intention to dominate or intimidate others.

Gender Identity

An individual’s perception of himself or herself as masculine or feminine.

Gender Nonconformity

Behaviors or identities that do not match traditional social norms or expectations associated with one's birth-assigned gender.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex.