Abnormal Psychology: CH 9; E3

eating disorder

characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating behavior.

anorexia nervosa

pursuit of thinness that is relentless and that involves behaviors that result in a significantly low body weight.

anorexia nervosa restricting type

every effort is made to limit the quantity of food consumed. caloric intake is tightly controlled.

anorexia nervosa binge-eating/purging type

in addition to restrictive eating, they also either binge eat, purge, or binge eat and purge.

binge

involves an out-of-control consumption of an amount of food that is far greater than what most people would eat in the same amount of time and under the same circumstances.

purge

remove the food they have eaten from their bodies,

bulimia nervosa

uncontrollable binge eating and efforts to prevent resulting weight gain by using inappropriate behaviors such as self-induced vomiting and excessive exercise.

binge-eating disorder (BED)

a binge, the person does not engage in any form of inappropriate “compensatory” behavior such as purging, using laxatives, or even exercising to limit weight gain.

16 to 20 years old

when is anorexia nervosa most likely to develop

21 to 24 years old

when is bulimia nervosa most likely to develop

30 to 50 years old

when is binge eating disorder most likely to develop

lanugo

downy hair associated with anorexia nervosa

meta analysis

statistical method used to combine the results of a number of similar research studies.

set point

weight that our individual bodies try to “defend”

negative affect

feeling bad; causal risk factor for body dissatisfaction

cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)

changing behavior and maladaptive styles of thinking, has proved to be very effective in treating bulimia nervosa.

underweight bmi

18.5 to 24.9

normal weight bmi

25.0 to 29.9

overweight bmi

>30

obesity bmi

>40 or 100lbs

morbid obesity

leptin

produced by fat cells; informs the central nervous system about the state of the body’s fat reserves.

ghrelin

hormone that is produced by the stomach; it is a powerful appetite stimulator.

obesity

which condition accounts for the highest morbidity and mortality totals in the usa?

the stigma associated with this disorder will end

major impacts of having binge eating disorder listed in the dsm-5 are NOT

lack of appetite induced by nervousness

what does anorexia nervosa mean?

mild anorexia nervosa

16-17

moderate anorexia nervosa

severe anorexia nervosa

extreme anorexia nervosa

heart attack is the most common. suicide is second most common

what is the most common and second most common cause of death from anorexia nervosa?

3:1

ratio of females: males that have anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

to eat like an ox

what does bulimia mean?

normal or slightly overweight

what is the weight for people with bulimia nervosa?

dsm-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa

1. recurrent episodes of binge eating
2. lack of control over eating
3. inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
4. occur at least once a week for three months
5. self evaluation influenced by body shape/weight

patient is usually older

what is unique about binge-eating disorder?

same sex attraction

what is a risk factor for eating disorders in men?

5

people with anorexia nervosa are __ x more likely to die

depression and cognitive changes

what can a thiamin deficiency lead to

amenorrhea

no period

ocd and personality disorders

comorbid diagnoses of those with anorexia and bulimia nervosa

66

weight discrimination increased by ___% over past decade

the amount of critical comments a family makes about appearance

strongest predictor for developing bulimic symptoms?

lack of ambivalence of treatment

hillary's dentist comments on damage due to vomiting and she is diagnosed with anorexia, binge-eating subtype. she immediately entered a treatment program. what is unique about her case?

10 years

what is the average length of time people wait before seeking treatment for eating disorders?

yes

can aggressive treatment backfire for those with anorexia nervosa?

family therapy

what is the most effective treatment for adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa?

interpersonal psychotherapy

ginger is a 30 year old black women with BED. what is the best approach to treatment?

bmi

measure of person's weight to height

5-20

people with obesity have a life expectancy reduced by ___ years

minorities

obesity is more common in ___ (except asians)

undisciplined, annoying, and noncompliant

how are obese patients seen by healthcare providers?

increased considerably

weight discrimination in our culture has...

genie; a heavier female

who is most likely to be found guilty?

culture of supersizing

providing easy access to high fat junk foods

having an obese parent

the characteristic in a finnish study was greatest predictor of childhood obesity?

prevention

best treatment for obesity

lifestyle modifications, medications, bariatric surgery

3 treatments for obesity

96

what restrictive crash dieting, ___% regain weight they lose within one year