Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding anorexia nervosa?
A. The symptoms of anorexia differ across genders with males reporting substantially less dissatisfaction with body image.
B. Anorexics weigh less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for their age and height.
C. Anorexia typically begins in young adulthood and occurs equally in males and females.
D. The intense fear of weight gain experienced by anorexics dissipates with minimal weight loss.
Answer: B
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a. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance b. anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance c. bargaining, anger, depression, denial, acceptance d. depression, anger, bargaining, denial, acceptance
Research on estimator variables has found that _____
a. men and women have similar rates of both correct and mistaken identifications b. men and women have similar rates of correct identifications but men have higher rates of mistaken identifications c. men and women have similar rates of mistaken identifications but men have higher rates of correct identifications d. women have higher rates of both correct and mistaken identifications
List 6 categories of antecedent manipulations that are used to both increase desirable behaviors and decrease problem behaviors
What will be an ideal response?
Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?
a. alcohol b. cocaine c. nicotine d. cannabis