The thought and behavior patterns of young adolescents who later are diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia often reveal all of the following except
a. body dissatisfaction.
b. a low stress level, amounting to boredom.
c. a perception of pressure to be thin from peers, family or society.
d. symptoms of depression.
Answer: b. a low stress level, amounting to boredom.
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