Which of the following is a similarity between those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and those suffering from bulimia nervosa?
A)They are highly perfectionistic.
B)They are severely underweight.
C)They have a positive body image.
D)They have a fear of weight loss.

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Both individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa share a common trait of being highly perfectionistic, although the manifestation of this trait may differ. Individuals with anorexia may strive for perfection by achieving an extremely low body weight, while individuals with bulimia may be focused on achieving perfection in other areas such as school or work while using purging behaviors to cope with anxiety or stress. The other choices - B (severely underweight), C (positive body image), and D (fear of weight gain) - are not common traits shared by both disorders.

Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between Those Diagnosed