An individual would be diagnosed as having __________ when he or she weighs less than 85 percent of expected weight, but still expresses an intense fear of becoming fat

FIll in the blank with correct word.

Answer: anorexia nervosa

Psychology

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Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP's) position on allowing homosexuals to adopt their partner's children?

a. The AAP supports adoption of children by a homosexual partner. b. The AAP supports adoption, but only if the child is a biological child of the partner. c. The AAP supports adoption, but only for lesbian women, not for gay men. d. The AAP does not support adoption of children by a homosexual partner, regardless of circumstances.

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Regarding Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted

he called the "Termites," which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Most of the "Termites" had committed crimes, were unemployable, or were unhappy misfits. b. A majority of the "Termites" finished college, earned advanced degrees, or held professional positions. c. Terman found that the gifted tend to be well adjusted psychologically. d. Many of the "Termites" had written books or scientific articles.

Psychology