When Karen is feeling "down," she tends to binge on large amounts of junk food. Then, she either vomits or uses laxatives to rid herself of this food. Her family is unaware that Karen has an eating disorder because her weight is normal for her age. From these observations, it appears that Karen is suffering from
A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)binge eating disorder.
D)the behavioral dieting syndrome.

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Karen's behavior of binge eating followed by purging (through vomiting or using laxatives) without significant weight loss suggests she is suffering from bulimia nervosa. This disorder is characterized by such cycles, and individuals often maintain a normal weight.

When Karen Is Feeling "Down," She Tends to Binge on Large