Which of the Following Is a Diagnostic Criterion for Anorexia

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa?

• A) Eating too much
• B) Eating nothing
• C) A pathological fear of gaining weight
• D) Gaining weight

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