Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between sexual abuse and the
development of eating disorders?
A) Early sexual abuse may lead to a denial of one's sexuality and a desire to maintain a child-like
appearance, resulting in attempts to prevent the development of a more mature figure through
dieting.
B) While sexual abuse has been found to increase the risk of developing anorexia, no relationship has
been observed between abuse and other eating disorders.
C) There is no relationship between early sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders later in
life.
D) There appears to be a relationship, but it appears to be indirect.
D
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a. 10% b. 25% c. 50% d. 75%