Stacy Gets Stressed Easily

question 15

Multiple Choice

Stacy gets stressed easily.When she does get stressed,she eats an entire carton of ice cream,gobbles up a bag of potato chips,and drinks a 2-liter bottle of soda.She then forces herself to vomit so that she does not absorb all those calories.Stacy is MOST likely suffering from:

• A)bulimia nervosa.
• B)anorexia nervosa.
• C)obesity.
• D)ghrelin deficiency syndrome.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values and are motivated to reduce this discomfort.

Boring Task

A task that is perceived as monotonous and uninteresting, often leading to decreased motivation and attention.

Actual Attitudes

The genuine beliefs and feelings an individual holds towards objects, people, or concepts, as opposed to expressed or professed attitudes.

Stereotype Threat

A mechanism through which a person’s performance is influenced by her perception that her score may confirm stereotypes about her group.