Yvonne's parents are becoming concerned. She picks through most of her food at dinner and moves it around on her plate but eats very little. She is also starting to run several miles each morning and refuses to miss a workout
It is most likely that Yvonne has
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) a substance abuse problem.
C) depression.
D) bulimia nervosa.
A) anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa involves a distorted body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and the refusal to maintain a minimally healthy body weight.
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a. ?June, a client-centered therapist b. ?April, a psychoanalyst c. ?Julian, a Gestalt therapist d. ?Augusto, a rational-emotive therapist
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