Recently, Stephen Confided to a Friend That Sometimes He Eats

question 188

Multiple Choice

Recently, Stephen confided to a friend that sometimes he eats a lot of food in a short period of time that makes him feel guilty afterward. He told his friend that he tries to compensate for what he eats by exercising for hours. Stephen also admitted that he sometimes takes a lot of laxatives when he overeats. Which disorder does Stephen MOST likely have?

• A) bulimia nervosa
• B) anorexia nervosa
• C) binge eating disorder
• D) purging disorder

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead) in the cost of a product.

Variable Costs

Additional costs incurred when unit production increases. Variable costs per unit usually are assumed not to vary with volume.

Inventory Costing Method

A system used to value inventory, often involving methods such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or Last-In, First-Out (LIFO).

Step-fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant for a certain level of activity, but can change when a new activity level is reached.