Identify a Characteristic of Persons Suffering from Anorexia Nervosa

question 16

Multiple Choice

Identify a characteristic of persons suffering from anorexia nervosa.

• A) weight below 85 percent of what is considered normal for their age and height
• B) an intense fear of losing weight that does not decrease with weight gain
• C) unconcerned about how others perceive them
• D) consistently follow a binge-and-purge pattern

---

Definitions:

Behaviorism

A field of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and disregards internal processes such as thoughts and emotions.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Charles Darwin

A British naturalist whose theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation for modern evolutionary studies.

William James

A pioneering psychologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, especially in understanding human consciousness and pragmatism.