Author Question: Abby is a shy adolescent who lives a very structured life, keeping to a strict routine. Over the ... (Read 60 times)

formula1 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Abby is a shy adolescent who lives a very structured life, keeping to a strict routine. Over the last six months, she has lost 20 pounds. She is often nauseous and does not enjoy eating. Her mother tries to encourage her to eat, but Abby insists she is too fat and she looks better this way. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a. Externalizing disorder b. Anorexia
c. Peer group alienation
d. Obsessive compulsive disorder

Question 2

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a factor in a person's coping strategy?

a. The range of resources available
b. The hidden meaning of the stressor c. The nature of the stressor
d. How the situation is perceived