Which of the Following Represents the Typical Profile of a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the typical profile of a patient with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

• A)Young, white, female, upper socioeconomic status, socially competitive environment
• B)Young, white, female, any socioeconomic status, history of depression
• C)Young, female, any race, any socioeconomic status, highly competitive
• D)Any age, female, white, upper socioeconomic status, few friends

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

Cognitions

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Others' Experiences

The knowledge or insight gained from understanding or learning about the events, actions, or feelings that other people have undergone.

LaPiere's Study

A research project conducted in the early 1930s exploring the relationship between attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of prejudice and discrimination.