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Anorexia Nervosa - ANSWER Eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation Distorted self-image; think they're bigger than they are Low body weight Anxiety Disorders - ANSWER Disorders in which the main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER Severe mood swings between major depressive and manic episodes Duration of episodes must be longer than one week Bulimia Nervosa - ANSWER Eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise Normal or high body weight Accurate body image Causes of Anxiety Disorders - ANSWER Behavioral- behavior is learned Cognitive- logical and irrational thought process Biological- chemical imbalance and genetics Causes of Mood Disorders - ANSWER Behavioral- linked depression to learned helplessness Cognitive- distorted thinking Biological- variation in neurotransmitter levels