Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Course of Anorexia

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the course of anorexia nervosa as a disorder?

• A) It usually develops during early adolescence and tends to be short-lived.
• B) It may often include periods of relapse and remission.
• C) It rarely includes a crossover into bulimia nervosa.
• D) It does not have long-term health consequences for the patient.

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Definitions:

Central Dispositions

Central Dispositions are core traits that form an essential part of an individual's personality, influencing behavior and attitudes in various situations.

Allport's Theory

A theory proposed by Gordon Allport that focuses on the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal traits.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept proposed by Albert Bandura that suggests individual behavior, environment, and cognition are interrelated and influence each other.

Five Factor Theory

A model outlining five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, used to describe human personality.