Systems theorists view anorexia nervosa as ______.
A) a type of weight phobia
B) an effort to remain a prepubescent child
C) a method used by the anorexic for diverting family attention away from marital tensions and family conflict onto themselves
D) a method for punishing overdemanding, manipulative parents

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Systems theorists focus on the dynamics within family systems, suggesting that behaviors such as those seen in anorexia nervosa can serve to shift focus or tension within the family unit, often away from other issues such as marital tensions or family conflict.

Systems Theorists View Anorexia Nervosa as ______