The problems caused by deinstitutionalization appear to be due to the failure of society to effectively
provide for the mentally ill in a community setting.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in eating disorders?
a) Women are more likely to have bulimia, while men are more likely to have anorexia.
b) Men are more likely to have bulimia, while women are more likely to have anorexia.
c) Women are more likely to have both bulimia and anorexia than men.
d) Adequate prevalence data on eating disorders has not been collected for men, because men are reluctant to disclose disordered eating patterns.
Question 3Recent studies on cognitive-behavioral factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as means of
a) relieving stress and negative affect
b) increasing energy and thus mood
c) feeling in control of the situation
d) distracting oneself from inner pain
Question 4Two children are administered the same IQ test. Assuming all factors to be equal except racial differences between the children, what factor has been found to explain any difference in scores between these children?
a) Stereotype threat
b) Attention difficulties
c) Both stereotype threat and attention difficulties
d) None of the above
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