A)
People who experience episodes of ______________ are not eating out of hunger; they are acting out behaviors associated with bulimia and
depression.
(1 point)
anorexia
starvation dieting
binge eating
fasting
binge eating
A)
Both anorexia and bulimia can be treated by________________________.
(1 point)
specific medications targeting eating disorders
psychological therapy
dieting
personal trainers
psychological therapy
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand the behaviors mentioned and their association with certain conditions.
The question states that the individuals are not eating out of hunger, but instead are exhibiting behaviors associated with bulimia and depression. Therefore, we can eliminate options (1) anorexia and (2) starvation dieting, as these involve self-imposed starvation and restricted eating due to a distorted body image or fear of gaining weight.
Option (4) fasting can also be eliminated because fasting is a voluntary abstention from consuming food for various reasons, such as religious or health purposes, which may not necessarily align with the behaviors associated with bulimia and depression.
This leaves us with option (3) binge eating as the most appropriate answer. Binge eating refers to consuming large amounts of food regularly and uncontrollably within a short period, often accompanied by feelings of guilt, embarrassment, and loss of control. Binge eating is commonly associated with bulimia, which involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as purging or engaging in excessive exercise. Additionally, depression can co-occur with bulimia and contribute to the negative emotions associated with binge eating episodes.
Therefore, the correct answer is "binge eating."