What was the focus of the underlying dysfunction in the case of Mary's bingeing-purging-eating disorder?
a. loss of neurons
b. mechanisms that regulate appetite
c. failure to process dream memories
d. poor motor skills resulting from lack of oxygen at birth
Question 2
Compared to Kevin Warner, Mary Childress was much more acutely aware of her disorder; this tells us that
a. Mary has a disorder and Kevin doesn't.
b. Kevin has a disorder and Mary doesn't.
c. Mary probably experiences more distress than Kevin.
d. Mary is probably more impaired than Kevin.
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