Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Anorexia Nervosa

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding anorexia nervosa?

• A) Most people recover, but those who do not are most likely to die from starvation or suicide.
• B) Death from starvation is a common outcome in people with this condition.
• C) About half of all people with this condition will experience a life-threatening cardiac event.
• D) The death rate from anorexia has declined to less than 1 percent.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other needs, forming a hierarchy.

Absence Of Pain

A state or condition in which an individual does not experience discomfort or distress, physically or emotionally.

Achievement Motivation

An individual's drive to accomplish tasks, meet standards of excellence, and strive for success.

McClelland's Model

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the importance of three needs: achievement, power, and affiliation.