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What is a significant risk factor in the development of problems with eating or weight in adolescence or early adulthood?
What is a significant risk factor in the development of problems with eating or weight in adolescence or early adulthood?
- Idealizing actresses and models
- Pressure from parents
- Childhood adversity (correct)
- Social media influence
In which type of family environment are girls more at risk for both anorexia and bulimia?
In which type of family environment are girls more at risk for both anorexia and bulimia?
- Families with financial stability
- Families with emotional support
- Families with abuse and problems (correct)
- Single-parent families
What is a common characteristic of clients with anorexia nervosa?
What is a common characteristic of clients with anorexia nervosa?
- Recognition of the seriousness of their low body weight
- Intense fear of gaining weight (correct)
- Low body weight without energy restriction
- Positive body image
What is a common societal factor associated with the increasing prevalence of disordered eating issues?
What is a common societal factor associated with the increasing prevalence of disordered eating issues?
What is the typical age range for the onset of anorexia nervosa?
What is the typical age range for the onset of anorexia nervosa?
Which treatment setting is commonly used for clients with anorexia nervosa who are resistant and uninterested in treatment?
Which treatment setting is commonly used for clients with anorexia nervosa who are resistant and uninterested in treatment?
What is a common genetic vulnerability associated with eating disorders?
What is a common genetic vulnerability associated with eating disorders?
Which hypothalamic region is associated with decreased eating and decreased responses to sensory stimuli important to eating?
Which hypothalamic region is associated with decreased eating and decreased responses to sensory stimuli important to eating?
What neurochemical changes are commonly found in individuals with eating disorders?
What neurochemical changes are commonly found in individuals with eating disorders?
What is a common developmental factor that may contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa?
What is a common developmental factor that may contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is a characteristic associated with body image disturbance?
Which of the following is a characteristic associated with body image disturbance?
What is a common indulgence seen in those who have developed an eating disorder?
What is a common indulgence seen in those who have developed an eating disorder?
