Jenny Has an Intense Interest in Food but Eats Sparingly

question 153

Multiple Choice

Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust. She has an intense fear of becoming obese, and even though she looks emaciated, she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame. She is most likely suffering from __________

• A) anorexia nervosa.
• B) bulimia.
• C) hormone under secretion.
• D) leptin reduction.

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Definitions:

Numeric Coordinates

A set of numbers that designate the position of a point or object within a spatial system.

Very Direct

Pertains to a straightforward and unambiguous manner of communication or action, where intentions or messages are conveyed clearly without evasion or subtlety.

Checks Your Work

A practice of reviewing or verifying the accuracy and completeness of one's own or others' work, often to ensure quality standards are met.

Behavioral Approach

A method focusing on external actions and behaviors rather than internal processes, emphasizing the role of learning in behavior.