Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Symptoms for Anorexia

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary symptoms for anorexia nervosa?

• A)excessive worry and anxiety, significant controlling one's worry, and the feeling of being wound up
• B)eating less than needed to maintain body weight at or above normal weight for height, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image
• C)episodes of binge eating, a sense of lack of control over eating during the episodes, and inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain
• D)depressed mood most of the day nearly every day, and feeling sad or empty

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Definitions:

Optimal Level of Arousal

The level of excitement or stimulation at which an individual performs best, varying from one person to another.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar that serves as a crucial source of energy in living beings and constitutes a part of numerous carbohydrates.

Gustatory Cortex

A region of the brain responsible for the perception of taste.

Genetic Predisposition

An inherited tendency to develop certain traits, conditions, or diseases.