Frequent Episodes (Once a Week for at Least Three Months)

question 19

Multiple Choice

Frequent episodes (once a week for at least three months) of binge eating followed by inappropriate purging (that is, self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, use of laxatives) is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

• A) anorexia nervosa
• B) bulimia nervosa
• C) binge eating disorder
• D) other specified feeding or eating disorder
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Attitude-Behavior Correspondence

The degree to which an individual’s attitude (positive or negative feelings toward an object or idea) predicts their behavior (actions in response to the object or idea).

Attitude Specificity

The precision with which an attitude targets or relates to a particular object, subject, or situation.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment or happiness an individual feels regarding their job, influenced by factors such as work environment, responsibilities, and compensation.

Negative Affectivity

A personality characteristic that involves the tendency of an individual to experience negative emotions more frequently and intensely than is typical.