Which of the following scenarios describes an individual expressing comorbidity of psychological disorders?
A)
Kim was diagnosed several years ago with bipolar disorder, and often experiences episodes of severe depression followed by manic episodes.
B)
Manny's not convinced he should be diagnosed with conversion disorder as a result of the low lifetime prevalence.
C)
Following her dramatic weight loss, Ashley was diagnosed with the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
D)
Shannon was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder as a result of her extreme fear of spiders, a specific phobia termed arachnophobia.
Answer: C