An Individual Who Periodically Consumes Excessively Large Amounts of Food

question 41

Multiple Choice

An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

• A)bulimia nervosa.
• B)anorexia nervosa.
• C)binge-eating disorder.
• D)night-eating syndrome.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic (high) and depressive (low) episodes, affecting a person's energy, activity levels, and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Euphoria

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Morbid Thoughts

Thoughts that are excessively concerned with death, disease, or other distressing themes, often seen in various mental health conditions.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, to prevent weight gain.