Anorexia Nervosa Is a Severe Disorder in Which __________

question 16

Multiple Choice

Anorexia nervosa is a severe disorder in which __________.

• A)individuals refuse to eat
• B)boys are more often affected than girls
• C)individuals maintain a normal weight by engaging in binge eating and purging
• D)lack of exercise leads to obesity

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Definitions:

Discounting Principle

A psychological concept suggesting that when there are multiple perceived causes for behaviour, the importance of any single cause is diminished.

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias where a person overestimates the extent to which their beliefs, values, or behaviors are normal and shared by others.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to place excessive focus on personal characteristics while undervaluing the impact of environmental conditions in interpreting the actions of others.