How might perfectionism be conceptualized as a risk factor for anorexia?
What will be an ideal response?
• Perfectionism is part of a constellation of behaviors related to obsessive behaviors/qualities
• Tends to run in families (inherited tendency to develop obsession with perfection as well as eating disorders)
• Eating patterns and exercise patterns, as well as other behaviors that reflect the desire to be perfect, which then become obsessions
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A) stomach ulcers. B) an enlarged adrenal cortex. C) enlarged thymus glands. D) shrinkage of the lymph glands.
The perception of objects or events through means other than the recognized sensory organs is termed_______ _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Stan, an aging Hollywood actor, uses Botox treatments to reduce wrinkling. These treatments work, because Botox
A. blocks nicotinic receptors on muscle fibers, reducing their rate of contraction. B. breaks down AChE in the synaptic gap, leading to stronger contraction of facial muscles. C. reduces the release of ACh and paralyzes facial muscles. D. increases the release of ACh and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles.
Which of the following countries support and has legalized assisted suicide performed by physicians?
a) Russia b) Canada c) China d) Netherlands