Which Statement Made by a Parent of an Adolescent with Anorexia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?

• A) "There really isn't anything to worry about.Don't they say you can never be too thin?"
• B) "My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite."
• C) "She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father."
• D) "She seems to see herself as fat,even though her weight is below normal."

Distinguish between trait theory and other psychological perspectives in the explanation and categorization of personality.

Explain the influence of humanistic psychology on counseling, education, child-raising, and marital relationships.

Recognize the role of personality assessments and inventories in understanding individual differences and personal growth.

Appreciate the significance of trait theories in describing and classifying individual differences.

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Definitions:

Emotional Difficulties

Challenges in managing, understanding, and expressing feelings in a healthy way.

Adolescence Transition

The phase of life marking the psychological and physical transition from childhood to adulthood, characterized by significant developmental changes.

Identity Achievement

A status of self-understanding where an individual has gone through exploration of different identities and made commitments to particular goals, values, or beliefs.

Identity Diffusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where an individual has not yet achieved a sense of personal identity and direction.