A young woman who says to herself, "I must be thin to be accepted," is demonstrating which of the following factors in the etiology of eating disorders?

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The young woman's thought process reflects a cognitive factor in the development of eating disorders. Cultural and evolutionary factors may also play a role, but these are not demonstrated in the given scenario. There is limited evidence for a biological component in the etiology of eating disorders, but it is not reflected in this scenario.

A Young Woman Who Says to Herself, "I Must Be