Recurrent episodes of bingeing and purging are best explained by a diagnosis of _____
A)bulimia nervosa.
B)binge eating disorder.
C)ventromedial hypothalamus damage.
D)lateral hypothalamus damage.

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Recurrent episodes of bingeing and purging are a defining feature of bulimia nervosa. Binge eating disorder involves recurrent binge episodes without compensatory behaviors such as purging. Ventromedial hypothalamus damage can lead to overeating but does not involve purging behaviors, and lateral hypothalamus damage can lead to reduced eating behavior, not excessive eating or purging.

Recurrent Episodes of Bingeing and Purging Are Best Explained by a Diagnosis