Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Include ________

question 10

Multiple Choice

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

• A)having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight
• B)training to become a master chef
• C)being a physically active adolescent male
• D)pursuing a college degree

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Definitions:

Dispositional Approach

A perspective in psychology that focuses on an individual's inherent qualities or traits in explaining their behavior.

Stable Traits

Stable Traits are enduring characteristics or qualities that remain consistent across different situations and over time, forming the foundation of an individual's personality.

Trait Activation Theory

A psychological theory proposing that certain situations can activate specific traits which then influence behavior.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotional patterns, contributing to their unique personality.