Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve
a. a specific gene for each actual eating disorder.
b. an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely.
c. multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined and that directly produce eating disordered behavior.
d. recessive genes.
Question 2
With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is that
a. anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced.
b. the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied.
c. although studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
d. although studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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