A Condition of Self-Induced Severe Weight Loss, Particularly Common in Adolescent

question 68

Multiple Choice

A condition of self-induced severe weight loss, particularly common in adolescent girls, is called

• A) malnutrition.
• B) anorexia nervosa.
• C) bulimia nervosa.
• D) binge-eating disorder.

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Definitions:

Passive-Aggressive Personality

A personality type that avoids direct confrontation but expresses hostility or resentment in subtle, indirect ways.

Phobic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of an object, situation, or activity.

Somatoform Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a general medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder.

Neurotic Depression

A mental health condition featuring symptoms of depression that are usually less severe than major depressive disorder but include high levels of anxiety.