Binge eating can be a criterion for which of the following diagnoses?

Binge eating is primarily associated with eating disorders, particularly Binge Eating Disorder (BED), which is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period while experiencing a sense of loss of control during the binge. Although borderline personality disorder can feature impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and behaviors associated with eating, the binge eating itself is not a core criterion of the disorder. However, the impulsive nature of borderline personality disorder can manifest in various ways, including problematic eating behaviors, which may relate to binge eating.

In contrast, major depressive disorder can include symptoms like changes in appetite and weight, but does not specifically focus on the binge eating aspect as a defining feature. Generalized anxiety disorder is centered around excessive worry and anxiety, and binge eating is not a diagnostic criterion for this condition. Similarly, obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions and compulsions, and while some individuals may engage in compulsive eating behaviors, binge eating is not a criterion for diagnosis.

Thus, while binge eating may occur in a variety of psychopathologies, its most recognized association is with eating disorders rather than any of the disorders listed in the options. However, if impulse control issues associated with borderline personality disorder lead to binge eating, this reflects a