Which of the following complicates the study of personality traits and eating disorders?
a. Personality disorders are always seen in those with eating disorders.
b. Personality may be altered by malnourishment.
c. Eating disorders may merely be a symptom of a personality disorder.
d. Both personality disorders and eating disorders are highly subjective diagnostic categories, thus the collection of empirical data is tainted by the nature of these conditions.
b. Personality may be altered by malnourishment.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).