Which of the following statements best captures the current view on the role of families in the development of eating disorders?
a. Families, particularly mothers, have a strong impact on whether their daughters will develop an eating disorder.
b. Dysfunctional families clearly create eating disorders in their sons and daughters.
c. It is unlikely that one single factor, including families, causes eating disorders.
d. It is most likely that cultural factors, not family factors, set the stage for the development of eating disorders.
Question 2Professor Solomon is investigating the differencesbetween bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. Based on the criteria in DSM-5, what will she conclude?
a. There is at least one manic episode in bipolar II, but not in bipolar I.
b. A diagnosis of Bipolar II does not need a depressive episode.
c. A diagnosis of Bipolar I may include psychotic symptoms.
d. There are no clear differences between the two disorders.
Question 3Renee has been restricting her food consumption for over 10 years and was recently hospitalized for the third time in 6 months for severe dehydration and related heart conditions. Given this pattern Renee is at higher than average risk for which of the following?
a. osteoporosis
b. depression
c. death
d. all of the above
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