Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Relationship Between

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders?

• A) There appears to be a relationship, but it appears to be indirect, involving an array of intervening variables.
• B) There is no relationship between early sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders later in life.
• C) Early sexual abuse may lead to a denial of one's sexuality and a desire to maintain a child-like appearance, resulting in attempts to prevent the development of a more mature figure through dieting.
• D) While sexual abuse has been found to increase the risk of developing anorexia, no relationship has been observed between abuse and other eating disorders.