AP Psychology Practice Test

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How is bulimia nervosa characterized?

By undereating and excessive exercise

By a balanced diet

By overeating followed by compensatory behaviors

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives. Option A is incorrect because undereating and excessive exercise may be signs of anorexia nervosa, another type of eating disorder. Option B is incorrect because maintaining a balanced diet is not a defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Option D is incorrect because skipping meals is not a defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa either.

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