Author Question: How is the reduced appetite observed in anorexia nervosa different from the reduced appetite seen in ... (Read 72 times)

Melani1276 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

How is the reduced appetite observed in anorexia nervosa different from the reduced appetite seen in some forms of depression?

a) People with depression view food symbolically.
b) The people with anorexia feel out of control over their eating.
c) There is a true loss of appetite among people with depression.
d) The reactions of people with anorexia are based on delusions.

Question 2

Professor Fulford believes that when people try to block certain thoughts, the thoughts are more intrusive. He randomly assigns participants to two groups: one that must try to prevent thoughts, and one that can think of anything they wish.

What is the independent variable in this experiment?
a) participants
b) intrusive thoughts
c) assignment to the thought prevention or think of anything groups
d) none of the above