When Rachel looks into a mirror she sees a fat person. However, she is extremely thin for her height, weighing less than 85% of normal. She has intense fear of gaining weight and has not experienced a menstrual cycle in the last four months
Knowing diagnostic criteria, one can assume that Rachel might manifest which of the following disorders?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. pica
d. feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood
A. Less than 85% of ideal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and the loss of one's menstrual cycle are all diagnostic criteria of anorexia nervosa.
Psychology
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