Young people with anorexia nervosa are often described as being: ...

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Young people with anorexia nervosa are often described as being:
 
  a. independent.
  b. disruptive.
  c. conforming.
  d. low achieving.

Question 2

The weight loss of anorexia nervosa is usually triggered by
 
  a. sexual abuse.
  b. school failure.
  c. independence from family.
  d. traumatic interpersonal conflict.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Individuals with anorexia nervosa are described as perfectionist, academically high achievers, conforming, and conscientious. Independent, disruptive, and low achieving are not part of the behavioral characteristics of anorexia nervosa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
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.