Fergus has lost one hundred pounds this past year through extreme exercise and dieting. His weight is 15 percent below what his physician says is a healthy for him, yet Fergus refuses to acknowledge his thinness or the serious risks of self-starvation. Fergus is afraid that if he gains weight, no woman will date him. Fergus is best exhibiting signs of
A. bulimia nervosa.
B. anorexia nervosa.
C. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D. body dysmorphic disorder.
Answer: B
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