One of the Dynamics Observed in the "Lisa" Case Study

question 58

Multiple Choice

One of the dynamics observed in the "Lisa" case study in Chapter 8 was that dieting made Lisa feel good about herself in the ____, but pressures of daily life and continued worry about her weight led to ____.

• A) short term; high stress
• B) short term; stress reduction
• C) long term; high stress
• D) long term; stress reduction

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Definitions:

Quadratus Lumborum

The Quadratus Lumborum is a deep abdominal muscle that helps with the movement and stabilization of the spine.

Levator Ani

A broad, thin muscle situated on either side of the pelvis, part of the pelvic floor, that supports pelvic viscera and provides sphincter-like action in the anal canal and vagina.

Pelvic Viscera

Internal organs located within the pelvic cavity, including the bladder, rectum, and for females, the uterus and ovaries.

Urination

The process of excreting urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra to the external urinary orifice, regulated by voluntary and involuntary muscle controls.