An Individual Demonstrates Some Signs of Both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

question 30

Multiple Choice

An individual demonstrates some signs of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa but does not fully meet the criteria for either. How would this condition be characterized?

• A) Anorexia nervosa, purging type
• B) Binge eating disorder
• C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified
• D) "Normal" eating

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

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Self-actualization

A concept in psychology representing the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Needs-hierarchy Theory

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Maslow

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