Probably the most important factors in the development of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are __________.

A. genetic factors that predispose many women to these disorders
B. social pressures and expectancies placed on young women to base their self-worth on their appearance
C. personal efforts to overcome real problems with eating too much and getting fat
D. improperly learned eating behaviors during infancy and early childhood

Answer: B

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