Mavis Brown is a nineteen-year old African American woman who weighs ninety percent

of her expected normal weight (for her height and age) and has an intense fear of gaining
weight. Mavis places undue emphasis on her body weight and shape that strongly
influences her self-esteem. During a counseling session with you, Mavis admits that she
does not understand all the “fuss” people have been making over her weight. Mavis’
diagnosis is most likely:



a) Eating disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)
b) Binge eating disorder
c) Bulimia nervosa, non-purging type
d) Anorexia nervosa, restrictive type


a)

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Severe shyness is referred to as

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a. forcibly encourage interaction. b. ignore the baby when it gets agitated. c. present lots of toys at the same time.

d. swaddle the baby if it needs soothing.

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