What terminology best describes a psychological condition involving binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors?

The terminology that best describes a psychological condition involving binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors is Bulimia. This eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, where individuals consume large quantities of food in a short period, followed by actions aimed at preventing weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or misuse of laxatives.

Bulimia nervosa specifically highlights the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behavior, which distinguishes it from other conditions such as Anorexia, which primarily involves extreme restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight, but does not generally include binge eating. Binge Eating Disorder also involves episodes of eating large quantities of food; however, it lacks the compensatory behaviors that are a hallmark of Bulimia. Obesity is not classified as a psychological disorder but rather describes a condition based on body weight and body mass index (BMI), which may result from various factors including genetics, environment, and behavior, rather than the specific eating patterns and psychological features associated with Bulimia.