The Intake Officer Serves as a Screening Function, Separating Those

question 43

True/False

The intake officer serves as a screening function, separating those cases that seem appropriate for diversion from cases that should be petitioned to juvenile court.

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Definitions:

Purging

The act of removing or getting rid of something unwanted; in psychology, it may refer to behaviors intended to expel unwanted emotions or food.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to eat very little and see themselves as overweight even if they are dangerously underweight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain.

Eating Behaviour

The patterns, habits, and choices influencing what, when, and how much an individual eats.