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Purging

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Purging refers to engaging in behaviors such as vomiting or misuse of laxatives to rid the body of food in an unhealthy way.

AP course connection

Topic 8.6: 8.6 Feeding and Eating, Substance and Addictive, and Personality Disorders

Unit 8

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