The influences of culture and gender on psychopathology are most clearly evident in the disorder of __________.

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Anorexia is a disorder that is strongly influenced by cultural and gender factors. The idealization of thinness in Western cultures and the pressure on women to conform to this ideal are believed to contribute to the development of anorexia. Women are also more likely than men to develop anorexia, further highlighting the influence of gender on this disorder. Panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression may also be influenced by cultural and gender factors, but the evidence is not as strong as for anorexia.

The Influences of Culture and Gender on Psychopathology Are Most