The Disorder Characterized by an Intense Fear of Gaining Weight

question 126

Multiple Choice

The disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and willful starvation is called:

• A) anorexia nervosa
• B) bulimia
• C) obesity
• D) self-handicapping compulsion

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twin Brothers

Siblings born at the same time who have developed from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing about 50% of their genetic material.

Identical Twin Brothers

Siblings born from the same pregnancy who share exactly the same genetic material due to the fertilized egg splitting into two.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and positive emotions towards social interaction.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and sadness.