Alice was the youngest of three children raised by an authoritarian father.Alice's mother left them when she was 10 and Alice had managed to function well despite coming from a broken home.When she was 16,her boyfriend of 3 years ended their relationship abruptly.Alice grew convinced that he had left her because she was not appealing enough,and she began to diet extensively.Her school performance dropped,she grew uncomfortable around friends,and she became painfully thin.Mealtimes at Alice's home were not fixed,and her siblings and father often ate outside and failed to notice that she would hardly eat throughout the day.From the information provided in the scenario,we can say that Alice
A)smokes and drinks excessively.
B)often takes high doses of prescription drugs.
C)is suffering from anorexia nervosa.
D)is overweight and at high risk for many lifestyle diseases.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alice's sudden and extensive dieting, resulting in extreme thinness and negative effects on her school performance and social relationships, suggest symptoms of anorexia nervosa. There is no information given in the scenario to suggest that Alice smokes or drinks excessively or takes high doses of prescription drugs. Additionally, the scenario states that Alice became "painfully thin," indicating that she is not overweight.

Alice Was the Youngest of Three Children Raised by an Authoritarian