Monica is extremely concerned about her weight, she is influenced by TV shows and magazines that portray women with supposedly good figures, and she has a flawed perception of most women's actual and ideal weight.These symptoms are a likely cause of which of the following disorders?

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Monica's extreme concern about her weight, influence from media, and flawed perception of weight are all characteristic symptoms of anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorder may feature obsessions and compulsions related to food or weight, but do not typically involve the restrictive eating behaviors and distorted body image associated with anorexia nervosa. Binge eating is characterized by consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Monica Is Extremely Concerned About Her Weight, She Is Influenced