Which of the following is true of the biological and genetic factors that contribute to eating disorders?
A) Medication used to treat clinical depression is often effective in the treatment of certain eating disorders.
B) Scientists have determined that clinical depression leads to eating disorders and vice versa.
C) Studies of identical and fraternal twins have provided evidence suggesting that eating disorders cannot be inherited.
D) Brain chemicals do not play any role in the development of eating disorders.
Question 2
Mary finds her new job highly stressful. She often eats a half gallon of ice cream and six to eight bars of chocolate after dinner. She feels guilty about eating such unhealthy foods but is embarrassed to talk about it to friends and family. It is likely that Mary suffers from _____.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) polysubstance-related disorder
C) food neophobia
D) binge-eating disorder
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