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james0929

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With respect to the role of genetics in eating disorders, it is most likely that
 
  a. anorexia is inherited, but not bulimia.
  b. bulimia is inherited, but not anorexia.
  c. genetics might influence some personality characteristics that increase the risk for eating disorders.
  d. eating disorders are responses to cultural pressures and are totally unrelated to genetics.

Question 2

Ann suffers from bulimia and has been gaining weight. Her parents are concerned and have been encouraging her to go on a diet. What would you tell her and her parents?
 
  a. She lacks the will power to diet successfully.
  b. She has an unconscious reason to maintain weight.
  c. An inherited endocrine dysfunction is most likely responsible for the difficulty she has losing weight.
  d. Dieting is likely to contribute directly to subsequent binge eating.


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jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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