Abby is a shy adolescent who lives a very structured life, keeping to a strict routine. Over the last six months, she has lost 20 pounds. She is often nauseous and does not enjoy eating. Her mother tries to encourage her to eat, but Abby insists she is too fat and she looks better this way. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Externalizing disorder b. Anorexia
c. Peer group alienation
d. Obsessive compulsive disorder
b
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