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Annette suffers from recurrent episodes of gorging on large quantities of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting in order to prevent gaining weight. Although her
Weight is well below normal to the point that others see her as "skin and bones," she worries
Excessively about being fat. She also has impulse control problems in other areas of her life.
She is suffering from ______.
Actual Malice
A standard of proof in libel cases showing that the publisher knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
Libel
A false written or published statement that unjustly harms someone's reputation, considered a civil wrong or tort.
Slander
Slander is the act of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
Symbolic Speech
Actions that purposefully convey a particular message or statement to those viewing it, recognized by courts as a form of free speech.
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