A Modern Explanation of Why Many People with Anorexia Continually

question 170

Multiple Choice

A modern explanation of why many people with anorexia continually have food-related thoughts and dreams is that:

• A) thoughts of food occur in order to avoid eating.
• B) fantasy about food fulfills basic needs of the id.
• C) such thoughts and dreams are the cause of food deprivation.
• D) such thoughts and dreams are the result of food deprivation.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore the unconscious mind.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving the tightening and then relaxing of different muscle groups to reduce stress and achieve physical and mental relaxation.

Muscle Group

A collection of muscles in the body that work together to generate movement in a specific part of the body or accomplish a particular physical task.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.