The Most Common Reason That People with Anorexia Nervosa Generally

question 35

Multiple Choice

The most common reason that people with anorexia nervosa generally do not seek treatment on their own is that they

• A)are ashamed of their disorder.
• B)fear that they will be hospitalized.
• C)do not believe they are too thin.
• D)have little desire for food.

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Definitions:

Risk-Averse

A condition where an individual prefers outcomes with known probabilities over outcomes with unknown probabilities, typically avoiding higher risk.

Total Utility

The cumulative satisfaction or pleasure derived by a consumer from consuming a given amount of goods or services.

Income Fall

A decrease in the amount of money received by an individual, household, or entity, typically referring to earnings over a certain period.

Risk Aversion

A preference for guaranteed outcomes over those with uncertainty, even if the uncertain outcome might offer a higher expected return.