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magmichele12

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Aisha's mother tends to hover over her whenever she complains of not feeling well. Typically, she puts Aisha to bed, reads her a story, and spends the day bringing the child her favorite foods.
 
  From a behavioral perspective, Aisha's mother may be increasing the child's risk of developing a somatic symptom disorder because she is
   A) negatively reinforcing complaints about physical health.
   B) classically conditioning avoidance behavior.
   C) punishing appropriate physical health complaints.
   D) reinforcing somatizing behaviors.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of the course of anorexia nervosa as a disorder?
 
  A) It usually develops during early adolescence and tends to be short-lived.
   B) It may often include periods of relapse and remission.
   C) It rarely includes a crossover into bulimia nervosa.
   D) It does not have long-term health consequences for the patient.



mcarey591

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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