Agnes, who suffers from anorexia, is dangerously thin but has been steadfastly refusing to eat enough to gain weight. If Agnes could honestly explain to you why she doesn't eat, what would she probably say?
a. "I'm not hungry."
b. "I don't enjoy the taste of food and it makes me sick."
c. "I am intensely afraid of becoming fat."
d. "I want to die."
Answer: c.
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