Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?
A) purging
B) eating alone
C) eating when not hungry
D) eating more rapidly than normal

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Purging is not a characteristic of binge-eating disorder. Binge-eating disorder involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, accompanied by a sense of lack of control over eating, but purging (such as by vomiting, using laxatives, or excessive exercise) is more commonly associated with bulimia nervosa. The other options (B, C, and D) are all characteristics that may be present in someone with binge-eating disorder.

Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Binge-Eating Disorder