Chapter 9 : Eating Disorders

Anne has anorexia nervosa and Julie has bulimia nervosa. What do both women have in common?

An overwhelming drive to be thin

How does the death rate (including suicide) from eating disorders compare to the death rates for other psychological disorders?

It is the highest of all the psychological disorders.

Asha has just started showing signs of an eating disorder. Which stage of development is Asha likely in right now?

adolescence

Which of the following may occur but is NOT discussed as an important criterion in the definition of binge eating?

hoarding food

Why is electrolyte imbalance in bulimia nervosa concerning?

It can lead to cardiac arrhythmia and renal failure.

Sarina loses control when she eats and consumes great quantities of food, but she does not engage in any attempts to compensate for her excess food intake. What condition does Sarina appear to have?

Binge eating disorder

Which males are most likely to develop an eating disorder such as bulimia?

those who are gay or bisexual

what are the cultural difference between eating disorders across the world

differences in the areas of the body most related to body satisfaction

A counsellor runs a support group for women with bulimia who are receiving inpatient treatment at a psychiatric facility. What percentage of women in the support group are likely to also have an anxiety or mood disorder?

50 they are co-morbid

what do we know about the relationship between genetics and body size?

There is a strong genetic contribution to body size.

Why do