Although the hypothalamus has been considered a part of the biological etiology of anorexia, a limitation of this account is
a) It fails to account for purging episodes.
b) There is no accounting for the fear of becoming fat.
c) It lacks an adaptive feature.
d) The lack of attention paid to neurotransmitter systems known to be dysfunctional in anorexia.
b
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a. expressive language disorder. b. mixed receptive/expressive language disorder. c. phonological disorder. d. stuttering.
While at the dinner table, Patrick knows that it is okay to eat his roll with his fingers, but not his mashed potatoes. Patrick's behavior reflects his understanding of
a. social conventions. c. reactive aggression. b. personal domain. d. monitoring.
Although there is not yet a consistent definition of the term "successful aging," researchers have identified several common themes, including
A) higher level of education,, financial security, and limited caregiver role. B) presence of a spouse/significant other, socioeconomic status, and spirituality. C) absence of cognitive impairments, perceived good health and an active lifestyle, and positive social relationships. D) higher level of education, spirituality, and positive social relationships.
While not the form of alcohol used as a beverage, why might someone unintentionally be exposed methanol?
a. Alcoholic beverage producers are not required to test for methanol, which may be accidentally synthesized during the production process. b. Methanol is known to contaminate drinking water. c. He drank poorly distilled alcohol, which contained amounts of methanol. d. He was having a massage and rubbing alcohol was used.