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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: People with bulimia nervosa try to compensate or undo its effects by vomiting or using laxatives.
Reason R: Compensatory behaviours temporarily relieve uncomfortable feeling of fullness, anxiety and disgust.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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In learning theory, the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (fullness, anxiety) is called negative reinforcement. Purging in Bulimia Nervosa is heavily maintained by this rapid relief.
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
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The Correct Option is A

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