Which of the following females would be at greatest risk for developing anorexia nervosa?
a. A young woman who had been badly hurt in a car accident and is now living with her grandparents but managing to retain her high school Grade Point Average (GPA)
b. A young woman who is a fantastic athlete but acts out and does what she feels is best, regardless of what others think
c. A "good girl," obedient to her parents' wishes, who always agrees with peers in her clique and strives to do everything perfectly
d. A student under a lot of stress from family events at home but who has good coping skills and recognizes that she is coping with major life changes
ANS: C
Risk factors for eating disorders are perfectionism, low self-esteem, stress, poor coping skills, sexual/physical abuse, poor self-image, dependency on others' opinions and deference to others' wishes, and being emotionally reserved. Based on these descriptors and the typical characteristics of a person who has anorexia, the "good girl" demonstrates the greatest risk.
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