The parent of a preadolescent patient reports the child seeing an overweight adolescent and has since refused to eat. What behavior is this patient most likely demonstrating?
A. Normal preadolescent behavior
B. An irrational fear of gaining weight
C. An internal power struggle
D. Defiance directed at the parent
Answer: B
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