To meet DSM-V criteria for bulimia nervosa, the patient's history must reveal episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors occurring at least
a. once a week for 6 months.
b. once weekly for 3 months.
c. three times weekly for a year.
d. four times weekly for 6 months.
B
This information is taken from the DSM-V criteria.
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