A Clinical Psychologist Treating a Woman with an Eating Disorder

A clinical psychologist treating a woman with an eating disorder says, "Eating problems are associated with depressed mood, although we are not clear whether depression is the cause or the effect.What is clear is that sexual abuse is a causal factor in eating disorders." Research indicates that these remarks are _____.

A) entirely false.Research fails to support either assertion.
B) partially true.Research rejects the association with depression but supports the idea that sexual abuse causes eating disorders.
C) partially true.Research supports the association with depression but rejects the idea that sexual abuse causes eating disorders.
D) entirely true.Research supports both assertions.