AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Twenty-two-year-old Jane is slightly overweight and loves to eat, particularly snack foods and rich desserts. Fearful of becoming overweight, she frequently takes a laxative after eating too much. Jane most clearly suffers from:
A
an abnormally high set point
B
anorexia nervosa
C
bulimia
D
extrinsic motivation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She is fearful of gaining more weight she frequency takes laxative and vomits after episodes of binge eating. She might be having a bulimia nervosa, that is an eating disorder that is marked by binging.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder defined by restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, leading to a significantly low body weight. Patients will have an intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image with the inability to recognize the seriousness of their significantly low body weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bulimia may cause numerous serious and even life-threatening complications. Possible complications include: Negative self-esteem and problems with relationships and social functioning. Dehydration, which can lead to major medical problems, such as kidney failure.

Detailed explanation-4: -23) Which of the following is a common treatment for bulimia? Correct! Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): An intervention for changing both thoughts and behaviour.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bulimia is an eating disorder. It is characterized by uncontrolled episodes of overeating (called bingeing). This is followed by purging by self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, and other methods.

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