Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?
What will be an ideal response?
The term "anorexia nervosa" literally means a lack of appetite. The individual with
anorexia nervosa does not lack an appetite. The true problem with the anorexic is a fear of
gaining weight which leads to not eating, as opposed to a true lack of desire for food.
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What percentage of older people have depressive symptoms that fail to meet diagnostic criteria but still create significant distress and impairment?
a. 7% b. 25% c. 15% d. 42%
Which of the following is NOT true about boys and sex?
a. Boys feel a lot of pressure about their sexual performance. b. These days, high school boys rarely talk about their sexual "conquests." c. If boys don't talk about their sexual activities, they tend to be labeled fag, nerd or wimp. d. Boys often exaggerate or lie to bolster their own self-image.