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evelyn o bentley

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The statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa that indicates an understanding of this condition is:
 
  a. There really isn't anything to worry about. You can never be too thin..
  b. My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite..
  c. She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father..
  d. She seems to see herself as fat, even though her weight is below normal..

Question 2

In the developmental theory of Freud, the period in which the child's energy is directed toward expanding cognitive and physical skills is ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Swizqar

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Answer to Question 1

D
Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a disturbed body image in which they perceive themselves as being fat. This parent correctly recognizes the trait.

Answer to Question 2

Latency
Latency is the developmental phase in which the child focuses on expansion of cognitive and physical skills.



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