Elvia loves to bake cookies. Although usually she gives them away, sometimes she finds herself tasting one, then another, and before long she's eaten two entire trays of cookies. She doesn't tell anyone about her binge eating; she just washes the dishes and pretends she didn't bake. She promises herself next time she bakes she will be "good" about not eating too many, but she can't seem to keep that promise. Which one of the following pieces of information would be most useful to assess whether Elvia has a mental health disorder?
A. Elvia says her binge eating makes her feel ashamed and out of control.
B. Elvia overeats but she doesn't make herself throw up.
C. Elvia maintains a normal weight despite her cookie binges.
D. Elvia doesn't typically buy cookies at the grocery store.
Answer: A
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