Abnormal Psych Exam 3

Anorexia

Eating disorder marked by a lack of appetite induced by nervousness

Bulimia

Uncontrollable binge eating and efforts to prevent resulting weight gain by using inappropriate self-induced vomiting and excessive exercise

Lanugo

The growth of fine, downy hair on the body resulting from severe malnutrition and extreme weight loss; commonly associated with anorexia

Binge Eating Disorder

Marked by binging without compensatory behavior such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise

Rates of Eating Disorders in Black vs. White Women

Black women are less susceptible to eating disorder than white women, unless they have assimilated into white culture

Families of People with Anorexia

Family dysfunction is commonly a contributor to a member within said family to acquire anorexia

Ideal vs. Actual Weight in Women

Challenges in Treating Eating Disorders

Obesity

Comfort Food

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Misdiagnoses with Personality Disorders

Paranoid PD

Schizoid PD

Schizotypal PD

Histronic PD

Narcissistic PD

Antisocial PD

Borderline PD

Avoidant PD

Dependent PD

Obsessive-Compulsive PD

Challenges in Treating Personality Disorders

Psychopathy

Substance Dependence

Substance Abuse

Tolerance

Withdrawal

Men vs. Women and Alcohol

Binge Drinking in College

First Stage in Treatment of Substance Dependence

Morphine

Heroin

Methadone

Cocaine

Amphetamines

Methamphetamine

Caffeine

Nicotine

Marijuana

LSD

Benzodiazepines

Early Thoughts about Masturbation and Sexuality

Voyeuristic Disorder

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Frotteuristic Disorder

Sexual Sadism Disorder

Sexual Masochism Disorder

Fetishistic Disorder

Transvestic Disorder

Pedophilic Disorder

Why are men more vulnerable to paraphilics?

Gender Dysphoria

Rape

Statutory Rape

Sexual Assault

Aversion Therapy

Human Sexual Response Cycle

Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Erectile Dysfunction

Early Ejaculation

Delayed Ejaculation Disorder

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

Female Orgasmic Disorder