Sexual Abuse in Childhood Increases the Risk of Developing an Eating

question 9

True/False

Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of developing an eating disorder.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increase in behavioral response after lengthy or repeated exposure to a stimulus.

Tabula Rasa

The idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content, and all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Sensory Experiences

The immediate, direct experiences gained through the senses, including sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.

John Locke

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his contributions to the Enlightenment and theories of the mind, identity, and knowledge.