What are marasmus and kwashiorkor?

What will be an ideal response?


Marasmus is a failure to grow due to a lack of calories. Kwashiorkor is the result of inadequate protein in the diet.

Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

a. Refusal to maintain normal weight c. Disturbed body image b. Healthy amounts of exercise d. Intense fear of gaining weight

Psychology

Janet is perceived by her dining room manager, Sarah, as the best waitress who ever worked for her. Naturally, Janet's ratings on her performance appraisal are all high. Tom, on the other hand, is an average waiter; yet, after evaluating Janet, Sarah's ratings of Tom are below average. This type of rating error is referred to as:

a. contrast error b. halo error c. proximity error d. preference error

Psychology

__________ is the underlying ability to understand the world and cope with its challenges

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

_____ are behavioral and cognitive tendencies that affect behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology