Which disorder is characterized by patients gorging themselves on excessive amounts of food (binge eating) and then, for fear of gaining weight, ridding (purging) themselves of food?

A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia
C) depersonalization
D) fad dieting


B
Explanation: A) This does not describe anorexia nervosa.
B) Correct!
C) This does not describe depersonalization.
D) This does not describe fad dieting.

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