Asked by Taggart Angell on May 21, 2024
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What usually triggers the weight loss of anorexia nervosa?
A) Sexual abuse
B) School failure
C) Independence from family
D) Traumatic interpersonal conflict
Anorexia Nervosa
A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.
Traumatic Interpersonal Conflict
A distressing disagreement or argument between individuals that results in significant emotional or psychological harm.
- Detect the signals and symptoms of eating disorders and their repercussions on the health status of adolescents.
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Shoaib MohammedMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Weight loss may be triggered by a typical adolescent crisis such as the onset of menstruation or a traumatic interpersonal incident; situations of severe family stress, such as parental separation or divorce; or circumstances in which the young person lacks personal control, such as being teased, changing schools, or entering college. "Sexual abuse," "school failure," and "independence from family" are not part of the behavioral characteristics of anorexia nervosa.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the signals and symptoms of eating disorders and their repercussions on the health status of adolescents.