Shelly has been on a self-inflicted starvation diet for 8 months and, as a result, weighs only 82 pounds, yet believes that she can stand to lose a couple of more pounds. It is likely that Shelly is suffering from:
A. anorexia nervosa
B. a hormonal imbalance
C. depression
D. bulimia nervosa
Answer: A
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