In the case of Serrita, whose struggle with anorexia is described in your textbook, what was her attitude about her condition that is common to many diagnosed with anorexia?
a. She admitted to being too thin and acknowledged her need to gain weight.
b. She admitted to being too thin but denied that she needed to gain weight.
c. She denied that she was too thin.
d. She admitted to being too thin but blamed it on a biochemical deficiency.
Answer: c.
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