Which of the Following Is True of Binge Eating Disorder

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of binge eating disorder (BED) ?

• A)BED typically affects women more than men.
• B)The areas of the brain and endocrine system that respond to stress are overactive in individuals with BED.
• C)Drugs targeting the functioning of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine are ineffective in treating BED.
• D)The areas of the brain involved in self-regulation and impulse control show enhanced activity in individuals with BED.

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Definitions:

Begging Frequencies

The rate or pattern at which offspring request or demand resources from their parents, often observed in bird species.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or to changes in their current environment, enhancing survival and reproduction.

Pseudopenis

An enlarged and erectile clitoris present in some female mammals, resembling a penis, notably observed in spotted hyenas.

Extra-androgen Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that higher levels of androgens (male sex hormones) in certain individuals can lead to more aggressive or dominant behaviors, potentially influencing mating success.