Regarding Both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, Which of the Following

question 139

Multiple Choice

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The sufferer has exaggerated fears of becoming fat and unrealistic views of normal body size.
• B)Eating disorders often disappear on their own, and thus do not require professional help.
• C)Some Internet websites endorse being anorexic and bulimic.
• D)With both disorders, the person is concerned about being in control.

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Test Statistic

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P-Value

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Randomized Block Experiment

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Rank Sums

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