Regarding Eating Disorders, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 113

Multiple Choice

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)People engaged in sports, such as wrestling, pole vaulting, high jumping, and cycling, are less likely to develop eating disorders.
• B)The current popularity of fitness and exercise has contributed to the rise in eating disorders.
• C)Women and men who suffer from eating disorders have distorted views of themselves and low self-esteem.
• D)Most people suffering from eating disorders will not seek help on their own, especially men.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus Of Control

A psychological concept indicating that individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces.

Performers

Individuals or groups who execute actions or tasks to achieve specified outcomes, often evaluated based on their efficiency and effectiveness.

Social Perception

The process by which individuals form impressions of and make inferences about other people and social situations.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Allowing expectations about people to affect our interaction with them in such a way that those expectations are fulfilled.