The Main Focus of the Maudsley Approach to Treating Anorexia

question 68

Multiple Choice

The main focus of the Maudsley approach to treating anorexia is on

• A) eliminating the notion that anorexia is a psychological problem.
• B) encouraging weight gain.
• C) removing harmful media images from television and movies.
• D) teaching anorexics about the dangers of using laxatives and purgatives.

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Definitions:

Follicles

Tiny cavities in the skin or organs, such as the ovary, where eggs develop.

Estrogen Levels

The concentration of estrogen hormones in the blood, which play key roles in sexual and reproductive development, especially in women.

Progesterone Levels

The concentration of progesterone, a hormone important for the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy, in the bloodstream.

Testosterone Levels

The amount of testosterone, a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics, present in the blood.