The Inability to Maintain a Minimally Normal Body Weight Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

The inability to maintain a minimally normal body weight is the central feature of:

• A)Anorexia Nervosa
• B)Bulimia Nervosa
• C)Primary Eating Disorder
• D)Intermittent Eating Disorder

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Definitions:

Self-discrepancy

The gap between one's actual self and their ideal or ought self, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction or discomfort.

Self-perceptions

The way individuals perceive themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and awareness of their own abilities and characteristics.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, representing their goals and aspirations in contrast to their actual self.

Self-complexity

A theory that proposes individuals have multiple, distinct aspects of the self, which can buffer against the impact of stressful events.