The 3-Per-Second Spike and Wave Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The 3-per-second spike and wave is

• A) an effective play in volleyball.
• B) characteristic of tonic-clonic convulsions.
• C) a correlate of petit mal seizures.
• D) a correlate of simple partial seizures.
• E) a correlate of complex partial seizures.

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Definitions:

Weight Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body has a built-in weight regulating mechanism, determined genetically, that strives to maintain a certain amount of body fat.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to insufficient food intake and a distorted body image.

Binge Eating

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Purging-Type

A subtype of eating disorders characterized by behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives to prevent weight gain.