In the Case of Serrita, Whose Struggle with Anorexia Was

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the case of Serrita, whose struggle with anorexia was described in your text, what was her attitude about her condition that is common to many diagnosed with anorexia?

• A) She admitted to being too thin and acknowledged her need to gain weight.
• B) She admitted to being too thin but denied that she needed to gain weight.
• C) She denied that she was too thin.
• D) She admitted to being too thin but blamed it on a biochemical deficiency.

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