Brianne's mother learns about her bulimia nervosa and takes her to their family physician. During this appointment, their physician educates Brianne on the health dangers of self-induced vomiting. How is receiving this education likely to affect Brianne's disordered pattern of eating?
A. She will immediately stop engaging in this behavior due to fear of the potential consequences.
B. She will stop vomiting and decide to severely restrict her food intake instead.
C. She will be concerned about the risks but still feel compelled to purge.
D. She will feel less guilt and shame about the behavior after hearing the risks.
Answer: C
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