Asked by Rachida White on Jul 23, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT one of the key defining features of anorexia nervosa?

A) The person recognizes that he or she has an eating disorder and is aware of the seriousness of her weight loss.
B) The person is intensely afraid of becoming overweight.
C) The person has a distorted perception about the size of his or her body.
D) The person has a body weight that is significantly below normal.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, resulting in severe restrictions on food intake and potentially life-threatening weight loss.

Distorted Perception

A cognitive error where reality is inaccurately perceived, often due to psychological factors influencing one's interpretive processes.

Significantly Below

Refers to a performance or measurement that is much lower than the standard or expected level.

  • Pinpoint the specific traits and criteria necessary for the diagnosis of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.
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sibusiso mimbiriJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
One of the defining features of anorexia nervosa is a lack of recognition or denial that there is a problem with their eating behavior or weight loss. Therefore, option A is incorrect.