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'''Anorexia''' is a psychological syndrome (or behavior pattern) in which typically a young girl systematically starves herself because she thinks she is too fat.
'''Anorexia''' is a psychological syndrome (or behavior pattern) in which a person systematically starves him/herself because of their perception of being overweight. The majority of individuals suffering from anorexia are young girls.
As with several other similar diagnoses, the popular press often implies that the behavior is caused by the syndrome. In fact, the behavior ''is'' the syndrome.
As with several other similar diagnoses, the popular press often implies that the behavior is caused by the syndrome. In fact, the behavior ''is'' the syndrome.
[[category:psychology]]
[[category:psychology]]