One Important Function of the Peer Group Is to

question 43

Multiple Choice

One important function of the peer group is to

• A)compensate for the effects of child maltreatment at home.
• B)act as surrogate parents in situations where children are alone.
• C)reinforce the consequences of the parenting style used at home.
• D)provide a source of information about the world outside the family.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and malnutrition.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, distorted body image, and an obsessive fear of gaining weight.

Rigidity, Perfectionism

A psychological trait characterized by inflexibility and an overemphasis on flawlessness and order.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.