Explanations for Anorexia Nervosa Have Changed from Time to Time

question 42

Multiple Choice

Explanations for anorexia nervosa have changed from time to time. Today the best explanation seems to be:

• A) anorexia is purely physiological
• B) anorexia is purely psychological
• C) both physiological and psychological mechanisms are involved
• D) anorexia cannot be explained

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