Recent studies on cognitive-behavioral factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as means of
A)relieving stress and negative affect
B)increasing energy and thus mood
C)feeling in control of the situation
D)distracting oneself from inner pain

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Recent studies have indicated that individuals with bulimia nervosa engage in bingeing and purging behaviors as a way of relieving stress and negative affect. This behavior is seen as a maladaptive coping mechanism for dealing with emotional distress.

Recent Studies on Cognitive-Behavioral Factors Involved in Bulimia Nervosa Have