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tfester

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Although bulimia nervosa is often referred to as the binge-purge disorder, this is misleading because
 
  a. it is not really a disorder; most people binge at least occasionally.
  b. there are other ways to compensate for binges that don't involve purging.
  c. some individuals with bulimia nervosa overeat frequently but not always in the form of a binge.
  d. bulimia nervosa involves bingeing or purging, but not both.

Question 2

The DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa refer to compensatory behavior. Which of the following represents this type of behavior?
 
  a. going to the gym to watch others exercise
  b. use of laxatives after an episode of bingeing
  c. feeling out of control during an episode of bingeing
  d. fantasizing about food rather than giving in to the temptation to eat


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Chocorrol77

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.


tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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