Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 7 Problem 8TY

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Solution 1

Eating disorder is a serious issue that is mostly linked with the psychological changes. This is caused due to stress, extreme concern about the body shape and size by social abuses, genetic factors.

Examples: Anorexia nervosa, binge eating, bulimia nervosa.

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Binge eating is an eating disorder of recurrent overeating for a period of less than every two hours and is not followed by the compensatory behavior. They are not concerned about the calories or the type of food.

Step #3 of 5

Hence the options a, b and c are not correct.

Step #4 of 5

Unlike simple over eating the hallmark feature of binge eating is the lack of control over eating. They cannot stop the urge to eating once it has started.

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Hence the correct option is.