LECTURE NOTES - Chapter 10

Eating Disorders

Psychological conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect health, emotions, and quality of life.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to excessive weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder involving episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors.

Co-morbidity

The occurrence of two or more disorders or illnesses in the same person, often seen with eating disorders and mental health issues.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which includes recognized categories for eating disorders.

Orthorexia

An obsession with eating foods that one considers healthy, leading to restrictive eating patterns and possible nutritional deficiencies.

Purging Disorder

An eating disorder characterized by regular purging behaviors without binge eating, often associated with high impulsivity.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation, which is found to have low levels in people with bulimia.

Self-Esteem

One's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth, which can be influenced by body image in individuals with eating disorders.

Fat Talk

The practice of friends, especially females, disparaging their bodies as a form of social bonding that reflects a negative self-image.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy effective in treating eating disorders that focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.

Family Therapy

A therapeutic approach that involves family members in the treatment process, shown to be effective in treating eating disorders.

Mortality Rates

Statistical measures of deaths within a population, which are notably higher in individuals with anorexia compared to the general population.

Dieting

Restricting food intake for weight loss, which can increase the risk of developing eating disorders in children and adolescents.

Perfectionism

A personality characteristic of setting excessively high standards for oneself, often linked to eating disorders.

Social Pressure

The influence exerted on individuals by their peers or society, significantly impacting body image and the development of eating disorders.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, emotional instability, and moodiness, linked to higher susceptibility to eating disorders.

Stigmatization

The process of labeling individuals negatively, often leading to discrimination and associated psychological distress among those with eating disorders.