MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 256: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 256

6. Noreen, who was diagnosed with AN, now participates in family therapy. Based on the chart in Figure 1, what should the therapist expect?

  • A. Noreen will gain approximately 10% of her ideal body weight by the end of 12 months.
  • B. Noreen will gain approximately five pounds by the end of six months.
  • C. Noreen's weight will double halfway through the treatment.
  • D. Noreen will gain ten pounds by the end of treatment.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The vertical axis of the chart in Figure 1 reflects the percentage of ideal body weight. Therefore, Figure 1 demonstrates that those in family-based therapy will gain 10% of their ideal body weight by the end of 12 months (choice A is correct). The vertical axis of Figure 1 does not represent pounds gained (choices B and D are wrong). Additionally, although the percentage of ideal body weight doubles six months post-treatment, weight gained during treatment is not depicted in Figure 1. Further, the six-month marker shows a doubling of percentage of ideal body weight rather than a doubling of total baseline weight (choice C is wrong).

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