Which Symptoms Characterize Bulimia Nervosa

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which symptoms characterize bulimia nervosa?

• A) Recurrent episodes of binge eating with fears of not being able to stop eating
• B) A fear of becoming obese despite progressive weight loss
• C) A perception that the body is fat when it is actually underweight
• D) Absence of three consecutive menstrual periods

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A state of apprehension, tension, or fear resulting from the anticipation of a real or imagined threat.

Psychobabble

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Paradox of Progress

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Approach-Avoidance Conflict

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