All of the Following Factors May Be Associated with Eating

question 122

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors may be associated with eating disorders EXCEPT

• A)issues of control and perfectionism.
• B)cultural pressures to be thin.
• C)abnormally low or high set points.
• D)sexual or physical abuse.
• E)disturbances in brain mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Cultural Exposure

The experience of encountering and interacting with customs, traditions, and practices different from one's own.

Self-Verification Strategies

Techniques individuals use to convince others to view them as they view themselves, in order to confirm their self-concept.

Reflexive Behavior

Behavior that an individual displays as a reaction to the behavior of others, often as part of a social interaction.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group membership(s), such as social class, family, nationality, etc.