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AB.PSY. EATNG DSRDRS

Mr. Stickler's Liberty Christian Abnrml. Psy. "Eating Disorders" Test Flashcards

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What does the term "anorexia nervosa" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "extreme emaciation, or, the refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight".
What does the term "Bulimia nervosa" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "repeated episodes of binge eating, followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, or excessive exercise".
What does the term "distorted body image" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "an inaccurate perception of body size and shape".
Complete the following sentence: "Both anorexia and bulimia are about __________ times more common in females than males." 10%
According to a national survey conducted in 1995, about how many American women had a negative body image? About half of this group felt this way.
What does the term "body mass index" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "a calculation derived from weight and height". It is used to determine whether a person is underweight or overweight.
What percent of their body weight does the average victim of anorexia lose? This group loses about 25 - 30% of their body weight.
What percentage of people who are living with anorexia nervosa die of "suicide, starvation, or medical complications stemming from their extreme weight loss"? About 5%.
What are the 6 symptoms of anorexia? 1. Refusal to maintain a normal weight; 2. Disturbance in evaluating weight or shape; 3. Fear of gaining weight; 4. Cessation of menstruation; 5. Medical complications; 6. Struggle for control.
List two (2) psychological disorders that are comormid with anorexia nervosa. 1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder; 2. Obsessive - compulsive personality disorder.
Complete the following sentence: "Most people with anorexia nervosa also show symptoms of _______________". Depression.
What does the term "binge eating" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "eating an amount of food that is clearly larger than most people would eat under similar circumstances in a fixed period of time".
About what percentage of people report occasional "binge eating"? 35%
What are the two (2) symptoms of "bulimia"? 1. Inappropriate compensatory behavior; 2. Excessive emphasis on weight and shape.
What does the term "purging" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "eliminating consumed food from the body".
List three (3) "less common" methods of "purging". 1. Misuse of laxatives; 2. Misuse of diuretics; 3. Misuse of enemas.
What are two (2) other inappropriate compensatory behaviors besides "purging"? 1. Extreme exercise; 2. Rigid fasting following a binge.
List three (3) medical complications of "bulimia". 1. Erosion of dental enamel due to repeated vomiting; 2. An over-sensitive gag reflex due to repeated vomiting; 3. Enlargement of the salivary glands.
What does the term "restricting type" mean/refer to where "anorexia nervosa" is concerned? This term refers to persons who, during their current episode, has not regularly engaged in binge eating or purging behavior.
What does the term "binge-eating/purging type" mean/ refer to where "anorexia nervosa" is concerned? This term refers to persons who, during their current episode, have regularly engaged in binge eating or purging behavior.
List three (3) of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for "anorexia nervosa". 1. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above minimally normal weight for their age and height; 2. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat though they are underweight; 3. Amenorrhea (the absence of at least 3 consecutive mentrual cycles).
What does the term "purging type" mean/ refer to where "bulimia nervosa" is concerned? This term refers to persons who, during their current episode, have regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.
What does the term "nonpurging type" mean/ refer to where "bulimia nervosa" is concerned? This term refers to persons who, during their current episode, have used other inappropriate compensatory behaviors (i.e. fasting or excessive exercise), but have not regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or misused laxatives, etc.
List four (4) of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for "bulimia nervosa". 1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating; 2. Recurrent inapropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain; 3. Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape & weight; 4. The disturbance doesn't occur exclusively during anorexia nervosa episodes.
Who coined the term "anorexia nervosa" and when did they do this (in what year)? Sir William Withey Gull coined this term in 1874.
During what year was the term "bulimia nervosa" first used? This term was first used in 1979.
What does the term "rumination" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "the regurgitation and rechewing of food".
List three (3) psychological disorders that can co-occur with "bulimia nervosa". 1. Anxiety disorders; 2. Personality disorders; 3. Substance abuse disorders (particularly excessive use of alcohol or stimulants).
What does the term "binge eating disorder" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "episodes of binge eating but without compensatory behavior".
What does the term "obesity" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "excess body fat corresponding with being 20% above expected weight".
What does the term "cohort" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "a group that shares some feature in common".
What is an example of a "cohort". Year of birth is an example of this.
What does the term "cohort effects" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "differences that distinguish one cohort from another".
When do "anorexia" and "bulimia nervosa" typically begin? These disorders typically begin in late adolescence or early adulthood.
List two (2) social factors that can lead to eating disorders. 1. Social Factors (EX: Standard of beauty & the premium placed on young women's appearance); 2. Troubled family relationships.
What are four (4) psychological factors that can lead to eating disorders? 1. Struggle for perfection and control in one's life; 2. Depression, low self-esteem, sysphoria; 3. Negative body image; 4. Dietary restraint.
What does the term "weight set points" mean/ refer to? This term refers to "fixed weights or small ranges of weight".
What is one (1) way that genetics can contribute to the possibility of developing an eating disorder? "Inheriting a thin body type may increase the risk for "anorexia" - when combined with the culture of thinness, internalization of the standard, and perfectionism".
What has been shown to be more effective treatment method for "anorexia nervosa" than individual therapy? Family therapy.
List two (2) other therapies that have been tried for the treatment of people living with "anorexia nervosa". 1. Feminist therapies that encourage young women to pursue their own values rather than blindly adopting prescribed social roles; 2. Various cognitive behavioral approaches.
List three (3) treatments that are used with people who are living with "bulimia nervosa". 1. Cognitive Behavioral therapy; 2. Interpersonal therapy; 3. Antidepressant medications.
Which eating disorder - "anorexia nervosa" or "bulimia nervosa" - has a more favorable course? "Bulimia nervosa" has a more favorable course, especially with treatment.
What is one (1) way that the medical and mental health communities have been working to prevent eating disorders? "More successful prevention efforts . . . attack the thinness ideal indirectly, or focus on promoting healthy eating rather than eliminating unhealthy habits".
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