Matching Psychological & Medical Terms

This question requires matching terms from List I with their appropriate descriptions in List II. We will identify the correct definition for each term.

Anorexia Nervosa: Eating Disorder

Anorexia nervosa is primarily classified as an eating disorder. It involves an obsession with body weight and diet, often leading to severe food restriction.

Match: $\textit{(a)}$ with $\textit{(ii)}$

Dementia: Neurological Disorder

Dementia is a term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is fundamentally a neurological disorder affecting cognitive functions like memory, thinking, and language.

Match: $\textit{(b)}$ with $\textit{(iv)}$

Addiction: Psychological Dependence

Addiction is characterized by compulsive engagement with rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. This stems from a profound psychological dependence on the substance or behavior.

Match: $\textit{(c)}$ with $\textit{(iii)}$

Pragmatism: Learning by Doing

Pragmatism is a philosophical approach that assesses the truth of meaning and logical propositions only according to their practical consequences. It is closely associated with the idea of learning by doing, emphasizing experience and practical application over theoretical concepts.

Match: $\textit{(d)}$ with $\textit{(i)}$

Summary of Matches

The correct pairings are $\textit{(a)}$ with $\textit{(ii)}$, $\textit{(b)}$ with $\textit{(iv)}$, $\textit{(c)}$ with $\textit{(iii)}$, and $\textit{(d)}$ with $\textit{(i)}$.