Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder Notes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to psychopathology of eating disorders, focusing on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by the restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight.

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where weight loss is accomplished through dieting, fasting, and excessive exercise.

Binge-Eating/Purging Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where the individual engages in episodes of binge eating followed by purging.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure used to assess body weight in relation to height; used to help diagnose anorexia.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation, commonly seen in individuals with anorexia.

Purging

The act of eliminating food from the body, often used in bulimia nervosa.

Russell's Sign

A symptom of bulimia nervosa that includes calluses or scars on the knuckles from self-induced vomiting.

Binge-Eating Disorder

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food.

Inappropriate Compensatory Behaviors

Actions taken to prevent weight gain that can include purging, excessive exercise, or fasting.

Psychological Causes

Internal factors like distorted self-perception that can contribute to the development of eating disorders.