Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia, do not seem to be as common in third-world countries as they are in technologically advanced countries. Focusing on reasons for the difference in the incidence of these illnesses around the world is most directly within the province of the ________ perspective.

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The sociocultural perspective examines how societal and cultural factors influence behavior and mental processes, including the prevalence of eating disorders, which are influenced by cultural norms, media, and societal expectations regarding body image, more prevalent in technologically advanced countries.  Psychologists who take a sociocultural perspective study cross cultural differences in the causes and consequences of behavior.

Eating Disorders, Such as Anorexia or Bulimia, Do Not Seem