Which Is the Best Example of a Diathesis for Anorexia

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of a diathesis for anorexia nervosa?

• 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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