Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders?
a. There appears to be a relationship, but it appears to be indirect, involving an array of intervening variables.
b. There is no relationship between early sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders later in life.
c. 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.
d. While sexual abuse has been found to increase the risk of developing anorexia, no relationship has been observed between abuse and other eating disorders.
a. There appears to be a relationship, but it appears to be indirect, involving an array of intervening variables.
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a. historical c. nomothetic b. epidemiological d. analogue
At what age do babies eat their first solid food?
A. at 1 month old, as long as it is pureed B. between 4 and 6 months old C. between 8 to 12 months old D. after the baby's first birthday
From a physiological perspective, the reason that a nicotine addict smokes cigarettes frequently throughout the day is to prevent withdrawal symptoms, which include all of the following EXCEPT
A. irritability. B. weight loss. C. depression. D. difficulty concentrating.
Which of the following statements about retirement in America is true?
Very few retirees who return to work report that they were happy to have done so. Approximately 20 million retired Americans return to work after they have retired. When retired adults return to the labor force, it occurs on average 4 years after retirement. A majority of former retirees report that they were forced to go back to work to meet financial needs.