The Increase in the Incidence of Eating Disorders Such as Anorexia

question 71

Multiple Choice

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." What does this mean?

• A)People are fed up with being told how they should look.
• B)People have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty.
• C)Media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman.
• D)Dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme.

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Definitions:

Metacognition

Our ability to understand and be aware of how we think and the processes we use to think.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and achieve goals.

Fixed Mindset

A belief that a person's abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits, leading to a reluctance to challenge oneself or learn from failures.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and learning from failure.