Callie and Raquel Both Have Problems with Binging and Purging

question 104

Multiple Choice

Callie and Raquel both have problems with binging and purging. They both eat large evening meals and both then purge what they have eaten. Callie engages in this three to four times a week, and Raquel does so once a week on Sundays. What would be the diagnosis for each of these individuals?

• A) Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel does not meet DSM criteria.
• B) Callie's diagnosis would be anorexia nervosa; Raquel does not meet DSM criteria.
• C) Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel's diagnosis would be anorexia nervosa.
• D) Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors, actions, or conditions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can lead to social stigma or sanctions.

Gang Member

An individual who is part of an organized group, often involved in criminal activities, sharing a common identity and goals.

Social Control Theory

Theory that explains deviance as the result of the weakening of social bonds.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative social reactions.