Summer has anorexia nervosa and is slowly starving herself to death. When friends or family tell her to seek professional help, she tells them that she feels fine. She can't understand why people won't just leave her alone. Which of the following terms best describes Summer's eating disorder?

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Summer's behavior of starving herself is maladaptive because it is causing harm to her health and well-being. She is refusing to seek help despite clear indications that she needs it, which further reinforces the maladaptive nature of her behavior. The other options are not applicable as Summer is not experiencing delusions or deviating from cultural norms, and her behavior is distressing for those around her but not necessarily for herself.

Summer Has Anorexia Nervosa and Is Slowly Starving Herself to Death