Tarasoff-Style Laws

question 27

Multiple Choice

Tarasoff-style laws

• A) are in every state.
• B) are in a minority of states.
• C) are in a majority of states but vary quite a bit.
• D) are no longer law in most states.

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Definitions:

Binge-Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by feelings of loss of control and shame.

Purging

The act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted; in psychology, it may refer to behaviors intended to expel unwanted emotions or food.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to eat very little and see themselves as overweight even if they are dangerously underweight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain.