AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This eating disorder is when one starves themselves despite being under weight?
A
Bulimia
B
Binge Eating Disorder
C
Anorexia
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anorexia. If you get an anorexia diagnosis (known as anorexia nervosa), you’re not eating enough food. This means you’re not getting the energy you need to stay healthy. Some people think anorexia is about slimming and dieting, but it’s much more complex.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening-but treatable-eating disorder. It’s characterized by extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain. It involves an ongoing pattern of self-starvation and a preoccupation with food and losing weight. Signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are: Weight below 85% of expected weight.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation and weight loss resulting in low weight for height and age.

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