Asked by Kayla Valley on Sep 25, 2024
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Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating that is not followed by a purging cycle?
A) bulimia nervosa
B) body dysmorphic disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) binge-eating disorder
Binge-Eating Disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control.
Bulimia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in physical appearance that is either minor or not observable to others.
- Recognize different types of eating disorders and their characteristics.
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Morghan Holland1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, where an individual eats large amounts of food in a short period of time and feels a lack of control over their eating. Unlike bulimia nervosa, there is no regular use of purging behavior such as vomiting or excessive exercise to compensate for the binge eating.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of eating disorders and their characteristics.