In Western countries,a psychological disorder__________________known as__________________occurs most frequently among young women in which a preoccupation with thinness produces a refusal to eat.This is an example of a culture-bound syndrome.

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The psychological disorder most frequently known as "anorexia nervosa" is characterized by a preoccupation with thinness that produces a refusal to eat. It occurs most frequently among young women in Western countries, which makes it a culture-bound syndrome. Choice A (pibloktoq) refers to an Inuit disorder characterized by sudden outbursts of violent behavior and is not related to anorexia nervosa. Choice B (amok) refers to a Southeast Asian disorder characterized by a sudden outburst of violent or aggressive behavior, which is not related to anorexia nervosa. Choice D (bulimia) is a disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging and is related to anorexia nervosa, but not the best answer for this question. Choice E (windigo) is a disorder found in Northern Algonquian cultures that is characterized by a fear of becoming a cannibalistic monster and is unrelated to anorexia nervosa.

In Western Countries,a Psychological Disorder__________________known As__________________occurs Most Frequently Among Young

In Western Countries,a Psychological Disorderknown Asoccurs Most Frequently Among Young