Which one of the following describes the psychosocial dimension of bulimia nervosa?

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In bulimia nervosa, low self-esteem and subsequent feelings of inadequacy are reinforced by the guilt and embarrassment associated with binge and purge behavior. The behavior itself becomes self-reinforcing because achievement and maintenance of low weight are perceived as bringing increased attractiveness and more friends; hence the eclipsing analogy. Persons with bulimia nervosa do obsess about body image. They may appear quite successful in the management of life. Affective expression may appear gregarious to the casual observer; however, underlying the facade is a flattened affect resulting from the associated anxiety, guilt, and dysphoria.

Which One of the Following Describes the Psychosocial Dimension of Bulimia