Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Vomiting reduces the anxiety of the bulimic, which makes purging highly reinforcing.
b. Girls who spend a lot of time reading teen magazines are more likely to have distorted body images and unrealistic ideas about how they compare with others.
c. Most people suffering from eating disorders will eventually seek help on their own.
d. People engaged in sports, such as wrestling, gymnastics, pole vaulting, high jumping, and cycling are particularly likely to develop eating disorders.


c

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