**4. Discussion**

The present study investigated sensitivity to punishment, sensitivity to reward, and effortful control along the ED/obesity spectrum in women. Based on the findings, we can conclude that ED groups are significantly more sensitive to punishment than healthy controls and obese groups. Concerning reward sensitivity, patients with morbid Class III obesity scored significantly higher on BAS drive compared to ED groups (except AN-R) and healthy controls. Finally, all ED/obese groups with binge eating reported significantly lower levels of effortful control (particularly inhibitory control) compared to healthy controls and patients without binge eating.
