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:

Basic Aspects

The fundamental elements or characteristics that constitute a concept, object, or phenomenon.

Sensory Impressions

Immediate experiences or perceptions derived from stimuli through the senses.

Ego

Refers to the component of the mind in psychoanalytic theory, mediating between the conscious and unconscious and responsible for reality testing and personal identity.

Secondary Traits

Personality characteristics that are less consistent and more situation-specific than primary traits, often only appearing under certain circumstances.