Terms Such as Insanity and Mental Illness Are Used by Advocates

question 74

Multiple Choice

Terms such as insanity and mental illness are used by advocates of:

• A) Both the continuity hypothesis and the discontinuity hypothesis
• B) the continuity hypothesis only.
• C) the discontinuity hypothesis only.
• D) Neither the continuity hypothesis nor the discontinuity hypothesis

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Definitions:

Set-Point Theory

The theory that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through internal controls, maintaining a stable weight over time.

Basal Metabolism Rates

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.

Dramatic Increases

Significant rises or growth in quantity, size, intensity, or level.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.