Several Canadian Studies Have Shown That Patients with Eating Disorders

question 168

Multiple Choice

Several Canadian studies have shown that patients with eating disorders had higher levels of ________________ and ________________ perfectionism relative to established norms for perfectionism scales.

• A)self-oriented; other prescribed
• B)self-oriented; socially prescribed
• C)other-oriented; socially prescribed
• D)none of the above; there were no differences found

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Definitions:

Uterus

A major female reproductive organ where the development of the embryo and fetus occurs during pregnancy.

Ovary

The female reproductive organ in flowers and certain animals, including humans, where eggs or ovules are produced.

Embryo

(1) A young organism before it emerges from the egg, seed, or body of its mother. (2) Developing human until the end of the second month, after which it is referred to as a fetus. (3) In plants, the young sporophyte produced following fertilization and subsequent development of the zygote.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands located above the kidneys, which produces several vital hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone.