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Maria Charis
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What does it mean to say that individuals with bulimia nervosa engage in recurrent compensatory behaviour?

A) They diet a lot.
B) They engage in self-induced vomiting.
C) They misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.
D) All of the above are recurrent compensatory behaviours.
E) Only B and C are recurrent compensatory behaviours.

Compensatory Behaviour

Actions taken to make up for or to conceal behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are considered undesirable.

Bulimia Nervosa

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

  • Explain the concept of compensatory behaviours in bulimia nervosa and their implications.
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