Which of the Following Complicates the Study of Personality Traits

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following complicates the study of personality traits and eating disorders?

• A) Personality disorders are always seen in those with eating disorders.
• B) Personality may be altered by malnourishment.
• C) Eating disorders may merely be a symptom of a personality disorder.
• D) Both personality disorders and eating disorders are highly subjective diagnostic categories, thus the collection of empirical data is tainted by the nature of these conditions.

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