Which of the following was a finding of a longitudinal study in Oregon that focused on adolescents with partial-syndrome eating disorders?
A. Adolescents with partial-syndrome eating disorders had lower self-esteem and lower levels of life satisfaction than those with no signs of a feeding and eating disorder.
B. Adolescents with partial-syndrome eating disorders were less likely than those with full-blown eating disorders to have psychological problems.
C. Adolescents with partial-syndrome eating disorders were more likely to have earned a bachelor's degree but were also more likely to be unemployed.
D. Adolescents with partial-syndrome eating disorders were more likely to be boys than girls.
Answer: A
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