Jake is a high school wrestler who often struggles to "make weight" to qualify for his desired weight category for a wrestling meet. Jake often weighs himself ten times a day and tightly controls how much he eats, feeling miserable about any appearance of fat on his body and disguising his body in baggy pants and roomy sweatshirts. If he doesn't reach his desired weight, Jake feels like a failure. This is an example of ________.
A) fattism
B) body dysmorphic disorders
C) androgyny
D) dimorphic markers

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This behavior and mindset suggest that Jake may be experiencing body dysmorphic disorder, which is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in one's appearance, often leading to compulsive behaviors and significant distress.

Jake Is a High School Wrestler Who Often Struggles to "Make