PSYC 168 Unit 3

PSYC Unit 3 Exam

Eating disorder characterized by recurrent food refusal, leading to dangerously low body weight.

Anorexia Nervosa

The hallmark of this eating disorder is extreme weight loss caused by an intense fear of weight gain accompanied by a distortion of one’s body image.

Anorexia Nervosa

The two subtypes of this eating disorder are known as “restricting” and “binge-eating-purging.”

Anorexia Nervosa

Generally considered the most deadly mental disorder due to physical consequences and suicide risk.

Anorexia Nervosa

Approximately _____ % of individuals with anorexia nervosa are depressed at some point.

70

True or False: Anorexia Nervosa has a high comorbidity with depression, substance abuse, and OCD.

True

Eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of uncontrolled excessive (binge) eating followed by compensatory actions to remove the food (for example deliberate vomiting, laxative abuse, and excessive exercise).

Bulimia Nervosa

In order for Bulimia Nervosa to be diagnosed, the individual must be bingeing and having compensatory behaviors _____ or more times per week for _____ _______ or longer.

1, 3 months

True or False: Weight loss in individuals with Bulimia Nervosa are readily apparent (very visible) like you would see in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa.

False (- you won’t be able to tell or see weight loss in individuals with Bulimia like you would with someone with Anorexia Nervosa)

Eating disorder that can cause severe medical problems as a result of purging (tooth breakdown, esophageal tissue damage, ect.).

Bulimia Nervosa

True or False: Individuals with bulimia are within 10% of their normal weight while individuals with anorexia fall below that range.

True

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where an individual uses dieting to significantly limit calorie intake.

Restricting Subtype

Subtype of anorexia nervosa where individuals heavily rely on purging.

Binge-Eating-Purging Subtype

True or False: Compared to individuals with bulimia, the binge-eating-purging subtype of anorexia has individuals binge on relatively small amounts of food and purge more consistently, in some cases, every time they eat.

True

Eating disorder characterized by distressed-induced binges NOT followed by purging or compensatory behaviors.

Binge-Eating Disorder

Relatively brief episode of uncontrolled, excessive, consumption, usually of food or alcohol.

Binging

A compensatory behavior that is in response to binging. Typically involves self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse.

Purging

Actions or behaviors of an individual that aim to counteract or “undo” the effects of real or perceived food intake, calorie consumption, or an underlying sense of personal inadequacy. Includes purging (vomiting/laxative abuse), fasting, or excessive exercise.

Compensatory Behaviors

Excess of body fat resulting in a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.

Obesity

A ratio of weight to height typically used to estimate body fat.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

True or False: Unlike Anorexia Nervosa, individuals with Bulimia Nervosa typically stay within 10% of normal body weight.

True

Eating disorder characterized by the consumption of 1/3rd or more of daily food intake after the evening meal and getting out of bed at least 1 time during the night to have a high-calorie snack. Often not hungry the next morning and skips breakfast.

Night Eating Syndrome

Problems in getting to sleep or in obtaining sufficient quality sleep.

Dyssomnias

Various abnormal behaviors such as nightmares or sleepwalking that occur during sleep.

Parasomnias

Percentage of time actually spent sleeping of the total time spent in bed.

Sleeping Efficiency (SE)

Disorder involving brief periods when breathing ceases during sleep.

Sleep Apnea

Behavioral and environmental practices designed to promote continuous, effective, and high-quality sleep.

Sleep Hygiene

Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, keeping the room dark and cool, and avoiding caffeine or phones during sleep are all great examples of maintaining proper _______ _________.

sleep hygiene

Problems initiating or maintaining sleep. Condition in which insufficient sleep interferes with normal functioning.

Insomnia Disorder

Short, seconds-long periods of sleep that occur in people who have been deprived of sleep.

Microsleep

Disorder characterized by sleeping too much. Affected individuals experience sleepiness as a problem despite getting enough sleep.

Hypersomnolence Disorder

Disorder involving sudden and irresistible sleep attacks or recurrent intense feelings of a need to sleep. Must include either cataplexy, hypocretin deficiency, or/and going into REM sleep abnormally fast to be diagnosed. Very rare condition (0.03%-.16%)

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder symptom where REM sleep muscle paralysis suddenly crashes into daytime wakefulness, usually triggered by strong emotions like laughter. Causes sudden muscle loss.

Cataplexy

Disorder involving repeated episodes of disturbing nightmares. Most common in children (10%-50%) than adults.

Nightmare Disorder

Frightening and anxiety-provoking dreams occurring during REM sleep. The individual recalls the bad dreams and recovers alertness and orientation quickly.

Nightmares

Episodes of apparent awakening from sleep, accompanied by signs of panic, followed by disorientation and amnesia for the incident. Occur outside of REM sleep and do not involve frightening dreams.

Sleep Terrors

Disorder involving recurrent episodes of panic-like symptoms during non-REM sleep. Do not recall panic attack when awaken. More common in children (~6%) than adults.

Sleep Terrors

Disorder characterized by repeated episodes of incomplete awakening from deep Non-REM sleep, during which the individual leaves the bed and walks with a blank stare, reduced responsiveness, and subsequent amnesia (no memory) of the event.

Sleepwalking Disorder

Syndrome that may occur with sleepwalking disorder. Involves a sleepwalking person eating food late at night.

Nocturnal Eating Syndrome

Disorder characterized by repeated violent episodes while sleeping (kicking, punching, thrashing about while sleeping). Can cause injury to self or bed partner.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

The medical term for sleepwalking. Episodes of incomplete awakening from deep Non-REM sleep, during which the individual leaves the bed and walks with a blank stare, reduced responsiveness, and subsequent amnesia (no memory) of the event.

Somnambulism