Which behavior would least likely to be associated with a binge-eating disorder?
A) Eating much more rapidly than normal
B) Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
C) Using compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
D) Feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or guilty after bingeing

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Using compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain is actually a characteristic of bulimia nervosa, not binge-eating disorder. In binge-eating disorder, the person does not engage in any compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to try to offset the binge-eating episodes. A, B, and D are all behaviors commonly associated with binge-eating disorder.

Which Behavior Would Least Likely to Be Associated with a Binge-Eating