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What is a shared factor across all three eating disorders?

Recurrent episodes of binge eating

Persistent lack of recognition of seriousness of low body weight

Influence of weight and shape on self-evaluation (correct)

Regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior

Which eating disorder is most associated with feelings of shame and guilt?

Binge-eating disorder

Bulimia nervosa (correct)

Anorexia nervosa

None of the above

Which eating disorder is most associated with a high degree of self-control?

Binge-eating disorder

Bulimia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (correct)

None of the above

How many of the five symptoms are required for a diagnosis of binge-eating disorder?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes binge-eating from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Sense of lack of control overeating Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for eating disorders in combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

SSRIs Signup and view all the answers

What is a contributing factor to the lower rates of eating disorders in developing and non-Western countries?

Media exposure Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive factor is a risk factor for later developing eating disorders?

Dissatisfaction with body Signup and view all the answers

Which group has been observed to have higher rates of eating disorders according to the text?

Caucasians Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of the low level of serotonin activity in the brain among individuals with eating disorders?

Excessive exercise Signup and view all the answers