A nursing instructor is reviewing the various theories related to anorexia nervosa. Which of the following would the instructor include when describing theories related to the biologic domain? Select all that apply
A) Genetic vulnerability
B) Separation-individuation
C) Role pressures
D) Dieting leading to starvation
E) Pursuit of thinness
F) Decreased serotonin activity
Ans: A, F
Theories related to the biologic domain include increased genetic vulnerability, dieting leading to starvation, and decreased serotonin activity. Separation-individuation and role pressures reflect psychological theories. Pursuit of thinness reflects social theories.
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