Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely True of Binge-Eating

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely true of binge-eating disorder (BED) ?

• A) During a binge-eating episode, the individual eats slower than normal.
• B) People feel out of control during the binge.
• C) The prevalence of BED is the same for both men and women.
• D) Men are diagnosed with BED about twice as often as women.

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Definitions:

Superego

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