Because of the Societal Pressures to Be Very Thin, There

question 146

Multiple Choice

Because of the societal pressures to be very thin, there is a so-called epidemic of eating disorders. Compared to females who developed eating disorders in the past, those who develop eating disorders today tend to be

• A) younger: aged twelve and thirteen.
• B) heavier: about 20 percent overweight initially.
• C) more easily influenced by their parents.
• D) relying more heavily on starvation diets.

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Definitions:

Official Deviants

Individuals who have been formally labeled or recognized by societal or legal authorities as deviating from social norms or expectations.

Avoid Responsibility

The act of evading duties or obligations one is expected to fulfill.

Occupational Deviance

Behaviors by employees that violate workplace norms and policies, potentially harming the organization or coworkers.

Causes

Factors or events that contribute to the occurrence of an effect or condition.