Melissa Uses Laxatives in an Attempt to Lose Some of the Weight

question 82

Multiple Choice

Melissa uses laxatives in an attempt to lose some of the weight she gained from binge eating.Melissa most clearly demonstrates symptoms of

• A)anorexia nervosa.
• B)social anxiety disorder.
• C)bulimia nervosa.
• D)panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Grandiosity

An exaggerated sense of one's importance, power, knowledge, or identity, often seen in manic episodes and certain personality disorders.

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing others in an unfair or deceitful way to gain personal benefits.

Limit Setting

Establishing and enforcing clear, consistent rules and boundaries to guide behavior, often used in therapeutic settings to manage challenging behaviors.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.