Which of these people is exhibiting purging behavior?

A) Carla eats whether or not she's hungry and eats quickly and often.
B) Jamie routinely abuses laxatives and vomits to prevent caloric absorption.
C) Roy eats until he is uncomfortably full and eats alone.
D) Jan binges then takes an entire box of laxatives.


Answer: B

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