Which statement about individuals with anorexia nervosa is true?
A) Over 80 percent of young people with the disorder recover fully.
B) They usually deny or minimize the seriousness of their disorder.
C) In school, they tend to be low-achieving students who are irresponsible and poorly behaved.
D) Later-maturing girls are at greatest risk for the disorder.
Answer: B
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a. ?young children b. ?the elderly c. ?adults d. ?teenagers
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