Dr Scales Is Contrasting Bulimia and Anorexia

question 195

Multiple Choice

Dr. Scales is contrasting bulimia and anorexia. Which is NOT a statement she should make?

• A) "Bulimia is not as life threatening as anorexia."
• B) "Bulimia, unlike anorexia, involves binging and often purging."
• C) "Bulimia, unlike anorexia, does not necessarily involve dramatic weight loss."
• D) "Bulimia, unlike anorexia, rarely produces health problems."

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon by which previously learned information interferes with the recall of new information.

Source-monitoring Error

A type of memory error where a person misidentifies the source of a memory, such as confusing whether an event was experienced or imagined.

Retrieval Cue

A stimulus that allows or aids the recall of information stored in memory.

Elaboration Encoding

A mnemonic device involving the addition of extra information to aid in the memory of something.