Karen has been trying to lose weight, but when she gets very hungry after dieting she loses control and consumes very large quantities of high-calorie food in a way that makes her feel out of control. This experience is called __________.

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Binge eating is characterized by the consumption of large quantities of food in a short amount of time, along with a feeling of loss of control during the binge. This is different from purging, which involves attempts to rid the body of the calories consumed, or dissociative eating, which is not a recognized term. Bingeing and purging may also occur in individuals with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, but the question does not provide enough information to indicate whether Karen engages in purging behaviors as well.

Karen Has Been Trying to Lose Weight, but When She