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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An Afrocentric approach emphasizes both _____ and connectedness with others in the
environment, including individuals, family, and community.
A. Kwanzaa B. Discipline C. Spirituality D. Self respect
Which of the following would be considered a developmental disability?
a. Alzheimer’s disease b. Spinal cord injury at age 23 which leaves the person quadriplegic. c. Brain injury at age 17 which leaves the person unable to speak. d. A senior in high school diagnosed with dyslexia, but headed for college.
Severe shyness is referred to as
a. anxious avoidance. b. social avoidance. c. antisocial personality disorder. d. social anxiety disorder.
To encourage a baby to play, it is important to
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.