Which of the Following Is True of the Causes and Treatments

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the causes and treatments of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

• A)Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa only occur in cultures that emphasize the ideal of thinness.
• B)Problems in regulating the neurotransmitter dopamine are related to both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
• C)Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa affect the body but do not have any effect on the brain.
• D)Although anorexia and bulimia nervosa are serious disorders,recovery is possible.

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Definitions:

Norms

Norms are shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within a society, acting as informal guidelines on what is considered acceptable.

Shared Rules

Commonly agreed-upon guidelines or principles that govern behavior within a group or society, similar to norms.

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli, observable through various forms of expression.

Taboos

Social or cultural prohibitions or restrictions that dictate certain behaviors, practices, or discussions are unacceptable or forbidden within a community or society.