Which Is the Best Example of a Diathesis for Anorexia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of a diathesis for anorexia?

• A) The media's portrayal of women
• B) A gene that controls appetite
• C) Peer pressure to be thin
• D) Parental statements like, "Boys don't date fat girls"

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Definitions:

Out-of-Africa Hypothesis

A theory proposing that modern humans originated in Africa and dispersed to other continents, replacing previously existing hominid species.

Multiregional Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that modern humans evolved from archaic human groups living in different regions simultaneously, with continuous gene flow among them.

Modern Humans

Homo sapiens, the species to which all existing human beings belong; characterized by a capacity for complex language, thought, and culture.

Australopithecus Anamensis

Australopithecus anamensis is an extinct hominin species known from fossils found in eastern Africa, considered an ancestor of modern humans, dating back over 4 million years.