Eating Disorders Carry a Stigma

question 68

Multiple Choice

Eating disorders carry a stigma.In a recent research study,participants read vignettes about a woman with an eating disorder or a woman with depression.Compared to the woman with depression,the woman with an eating disorder was viewed as:

• A)more responsible for her condition
• B)less fragile
• C)less likely to be trying to get attention with her disorder
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Reimbursements

Payments made to cover expenses incurred, often seen in healthcare settings where insurers or government programs pay for services rendered to patients.

Mental Disorders

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often resulting in distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important functions.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, often through medication.

Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.