AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bulimia is an eating disorder. It is characterized by uncontrolled episodes of overeating (called bingeing). This is followed by purging by self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, and other methods. Bulimia typically affects females and starts during the teenage years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Purging is then used as a way to “undo” the binge. The most common form of purging is self-induced vomiting but can also include the use of laxatives, diuretics, or excessive exercise. Like binging, purging is often done in secret and leaves the person feeling ashamed, disgusted, and out of control.

Detailed explanation-3: -But another type of bulimia is non purging bulimia. This is a disorder in which you binge but do not purge through vomiting, diuretics or laxatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating.

Detailed explanation-5: -The binge episodes are distinguished by at least three associated characteristics: eating rapidly, eating until feeling uncomfortably full, and feeling disgust and guilt regarding the episodes.