The diathesis stress model views eating disorders as primarily ______.
A) a type of weight phobia
B) an effort to remain a prepubescent child
C) genetically inherited tendencies that interact with family and social pressures
D) a method of punishing parents for feelings of loneliness and alienation they experience in the home

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The diathesis stress model posits that eating disorders are a result of both genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as family and social pressures. This view emphasizes the need for both individual and environmental interventions in the treatment of eating disorders. The other options provided are not supported by current research and are more reflective of outdated theories surrounding the development of eating disorders.

The Diathesis Stress Model Views Eating Disorders as Primarily ______