PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

PSYCHOLOGY MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by
A
losses of 25 percent or more of normal weight
B
episodes of overeating followed by vomiting
C
the loss of regular menstrual periods
D
lifelong obesity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by some form of inappropriate compensatory behavior such as purging (self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse), fasting, or driven exercise; episodes occur, on average, at least once/week for 3 months.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bulimia nervosa is a disorder that is characterized by binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior to control weight with potentially dangerous sequelae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bulimia nervosa can be defined as a pattern of eating characterized by: Consuming an unusually large amount of food in a short period of time (binge eating). Getting rid of the food (purging). Purging may involve making yourself throw up (vomiting) or taking laxatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging through excessive exercise, or use of laxatives or diuretics.

Detailed explanation-5: -It’s important to note that bulimia doesn’t necessarily involve purging: physically eliminating the food from your body by throwing up or using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. If you make up for your binges by fasting, exercising to excess, or going on crash diets, this also qualifies as bulimia.

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