What was one of the factors that seems to have played a role in Mary's development of an eating disorder? (This is from one of the case studies.)
A. sexual abuse throughout childhood
B. being prone to sleepwalking episodes
C. a genetic predisposition to high levels of anxiety
D. being determined that she would never gain as much weight as her mother had
Answer: D
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a. Only about 10% of all Americans are overweight. b. Most diets have been found to be effective in helping people lose weight and keep it off. c. No diet has ever produced long-term weight loss for the majority of people who have tried it. d. Humans evolved the ability to handle a calorie-rich diet.. e. Surgeries and drugs work in helping most people lose weight, but diets do not.
Dave believes all college professors are irritable, impatient, and uninterested in whether students learn. His belief is an example of __________
a) consensus. b) impressions. c) an attitude. d) a stereotype.