Which statement is the basis for the cross-cultural assessment practices of eating disor-ders?
a. Mediterranean cultures are more likely to exhibit symptoms.
b. Male-dominated cultures are more likely to accept this disorder.
c. Westernized cultures tend to have similar numbers of diagnosed cases.
d. Access to food is the primary factor in determining incidence of the disorder.
ANS: C
The incidence and prevalence of eating disorders around the world are similar among Euro-pean countries, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and other Westernized
countries. Access to food is not necessarily a cultural factor.
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