What Is Unique About Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) as Compared to the Eating

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED) as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM?

• A) Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight.
• B) The patient age is usually older.
• C) It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders.
• D) Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems.

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Definitions:

Total Expenditure

The overall amount of money spent by individuals, households, or an economy on goods and services over a specific period of time.

Snob Effect

Negative network externality in which a consumer wishes to own an exclusive or unique good.

Bandwagon Effect

Positive network externality in which a consumer wishes to possess a good in part because others do.

Network Externalities

Benefits or detriments to a product's value that result from the number of users the product has.