Mealtimes with Xavier Are a Chore

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mealtimes with Xavier are a chore.He usually doesn't want to eat and will turn his head and try to escape if offered more than one spoonful of food at each mealtime.Which condition best describes Xavier's signs and symptoms?

• A) Xavier should be diagnosed with infantile anorexia.
• B) Xavier should be diagnosed with ARFID.
• C) Xavier should be diagnosed with sensory food aversion.
• D) Xavier should be diagnosed with posttraumatic feeding.

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Expectancy Theory

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Expectancy Theory

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