When Ginny's mother looks at her, she sees a bone thin person. When Ginny looks at herself in the mirror, she sees a person who could stand to lose a few more pounds. Ginny is most likely suffering from
A) bulimia nervosa.
B) schizophrenia.
C) delusions.
D) anorexia nervosa.

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Ginny's self-perception of needing to lose weight and the description of her being "bone thin" by her mother suggests that she is likely suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction of food intake, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight.

When Ginny's Mother Looks at Her, She Sees a Bone