Is the reduction of food intake even to the point of self-starvation a recent phenomenon (occurring only in the last several decades)? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
No, self-starvation goes back to the 12th century and was often tied to religious rituals. People denied themselves food as a way to prove their devotion and to achieve holiness. Females who starved themselves were spectacles at fairs and received a lot of attention. What these women of different time periods had in common was striving for perfection.
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When both manic and depressive episodes are present, the person is said to suffer from
A) unipolar disorder. B) mania. C) bipolar disorder. D) psychosis.
Why has so little research been done on the personality disorders?
a) Personality disorders are not easily recognized. b) Personality disorders are rare in the general population. c) Few people with personality disorders are in treatment. d) People with personality disorders exhibit very peculiar behaviors.