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1. What are the possible explanations for the gender disparity in rates of eating disorders?

2. How realistic is the body shape of dolls that children play with, such as Barbie?

3. You are a parent, and your child has asked you for a doll as a birthday present. There are only two choices left at the toy store - one doll that has a very unrealistic thin image, such as a Barbie doll, and another that is a doll depicting an overweight or obese individual. You have to buy one because you know your child will be crushed if no doll is received as a gift. Which one would you buy, and why?

4. Based on your answer for # 3, What are the potential pros and cons of either choice?

5. Based on your answer for # 3, Would your choice be different if you have a daughter versus a son?

6. Why might interpersonal therapy (IPT) take longer to show positive results than cognitive-behavioral therapy?

7. Why might interpersonal therapy (IPT) show better results than CBT in the long run?

8. Why is there a relationship between immigration to the U.S. and obesity?

9. Many of the causes of obesity seem very obvious, and most people are probably aware of them. Why, then, do you think this continues to be a growing problem of epidemic proportions?

10. Why would practicing a didgeridoo lead to an improvement in sleep for people with breathing-related sleep problems?