Which of the Following Is True Regarding Anorexia Nervosa

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding anorexia nervosa?

• A) Young girls with anorexia nervosa starve themselves in an attempt to look more masculine.
• B) Women with anorexia nervosa have little difficulty adjusting to college life and living independently.
• C) People with anorexia nervosa see themselves as "too fat" despite having dangerously low body weight.
• D) People with anorexia nervosa eat very little because they have lost their appetite for food.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation.

Self-Starvation

The deliberate and severe restriction of food intake, often associated with psychological disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Syndrome involving obsessive concern over a part of the body the individual believes is defective.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).