Describe the Role of the Correctional Counselor and the Importance

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Essay

Describe the role of the correctional counselor and the importance of this role in women's prisons.

Acknowledge the role of family dynamics in the development and maintenance of eating disorders.

Interpret research studies relevant to the understanding of eating disorders.

Understand the distinction between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, including their defining characteristics and differing treatments.

Recognize the psychological and physical symptoms associated with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Disability

A state defined by notable restrictions in intellectual abilities as well as in adaptive conduct, encompassing various common social and practical abilities.

IQ Score

A numerical measure of an individual's intelligence relative to a statistically standard population, usually based on the results of various cognitive tests.

Severe Intellectual Disability

A significant limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, manifesting before 18 years of age.

Profound Intellectual Disability

A level of intellectual disability characterized by significant cognitive limitations, often accompanied by physical and communicative developmental challenges, requiring extensive support for daily living.