A. make irrational justifications for their behavior

Addicts make justifications for their behaviors to resolve uncomfortable emotions caused by cognitive dissonance, which is when an individuals behaviors inaccurately portray their values.

A. food addiction

Exercise addiction is the unhealthy obsession with physical fitness and exercise, and can be linked with eating disorders as people try to lose weight.

False

People isolate themselves to avoid conflict with and shame from their friends and family, as well as to protect their addiction either consciously or unconsciously.

False

Food addiction creates a physiological and psychological dependence on food, while eating disorders often develop because of a person's inability to cope with negative emotions.

A. Control loss, Compulsion, Continued use

These three characteristics must be present in order for a bad habit to be considered an addiction. If an individual has one or two of the three, then it is seen as abuse of a substance or process.

B. Love & relationships

Both addictions have similar withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, flu like symptoms, vomiting, stomach ailments, depression and grief.