Chapter 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Define key features of binge-eating disorder

binge eating without associated compensatory behaviors, often associated with distress and/or functional impairment

Define key terms of anorexia nervosa

Extreme weight loss, restriction of calorie intake below energy requirements, intense fear of weight gain accompanied by body image distortion

What are the biological causes of an eating disorder?

Inherited vulnerability - unstable or excessive neurobiological response to stress associated with impulsive eating

What are the social causes of an eating disorder?

Cultural pressures to be thin, family interactions/pressures re: social presentation

Describe psychological treatments for eating disorders

CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Self-help techniques, Psychoeducation

Describe medical treatments for eating disorders

Antidepressants

How does obesity as a medical condition differ from eating disorders

Body max of 30 or higher, not associated with unhealthy eating patterns or psychological distress

How would you test someone for the presence of dyssomnias?