For Which of the Following Groups Would an Eating Disorder

question 58

Multiple Choice

For which of the following groups would an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa be most typical?

• A) teenage girls of African descent
• B) university-age Caucasian women
• C) teenage Asian women
• D) university-age women of African descent

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Definitions:

Serotonin Transporter Promoter Gene

A gene that influences the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, affecting mood and behavior and linked to various psychiatric conditions.

5-HTTLPR

A genetic variation in the serotonin transporter gene linked to the regulation of emotional states and stress response.

High-SES Communities

Communities characterized by high socio-economic status, often with greater access to resources, education, healthcare, and opportunities for economic and social advancement.

Completed Suicide

The term used to describe a suicide attempt that has resulted in death.