Karen Carpenter, a Pop Icon of the 1970's Whose Case

question 119

Multiple Choice

Karen Carpenter, a pop icon of the 1970's whose case is presented in the text, died from complications of anorexia nervosa. Which subtype of the disorder was evident in her story?

• A) Bingeing/Purging
• B) Restricting
• C) Purging
• D) Bingeing

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Definitions:

Class Late

The situation of arriving or starting a class beyond the scheduled time.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others, influenced by their background, experiences, and attitudes.

Categorize

The act of arranging or classifying items, individuals, or ideas into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.

Stereotyping

The act of ascribing generalized attributes or behaviors to members of a particular group, often based on preconceptions.