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Fearing Womanhood, Dana Stops Eating, Thereby Halting Her Body's Development

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Fearing womanhood, Dana stops eating, thereby halting her body's development. She is obsessed by thoughts of food and an unattainable image of "perfect" thinness. What is her disorder?


Definitions:

Self-Determination

The process by which a person controls their own life.

Fear of Punishment

A deterrent emotion where individuals are apprehensive about the consequences of certain actions.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief or expectation that performing a certain behavior or achieving a particular level of performance will lead to a desired outcome or reward.

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