Abnormal Psych Exam 2 (the Third) Flashcards
Anorexia Nervosa is generally characterized by a weight loss with a BMI of less than ____
18.5
Electrolyte imbalance often occurs as a result of ___________ and poses danger to _______ and _______.
Anorexia, nerves, heartrate
Electrolyte imbalance as a result of __________ often involves __________ and _________.
Anorexia, potassium, sodium
Sudden cardiac arrest is a danger posed by ___________
Anorexia Nervosa
_________, a weakening of the bones, can be caused by ___________
Osteopenia, Anorexia
Delayed gastric emptying is a danger posed by __________
Bulimia Nervosa
Postural hypotension is a danger posed by __________
Bulimia, Anorexia
Esophageal tears/ruptures is a danger posed by __________
Bulimia Nervosa
Parotid swelling occurs in the _________
salivary glands
Parotid swelling is a danger posed by __________
Bulimia Nervosa
__________ refers to increased pH levels of tissue, causing stress for the lungs and kidney. It is a danger posed by ___________
Metabolic alkalosis, Bulimia
Chronic renal failure is a danger posed by __________
Bulimia Nervosa
__________ refers to the loss of enamel and is a danger posed by __________
Perimylosis, Bulimia Nervosa
Binging and purging are behaviors that are _________ reinforced.
negatively
The categories of risk factors for Eating Disorders are:
family, sociocultural, personal, peer influence, overvalued beliefs, personality, early menarchy, athletic participation
People may be at a greater risk for an ED if their parents are ______ and/or their mother is ________
obese, dissatisfied with her body
The most robust risk factor comes from ________ influences and involves the ________
sociocultural, internalization of thin-ideal
Personal risk factors for Eating Disorders include:
dieting, childhood obesity, body image dissatisfaction, low self esteem
Peer influenced risk factors for Eating Disorders include:
teasing, peers value thin-ideal, peers diet/purge
The overvalued belief that may most contribute to Anorexia Nervosa is _________
perfectionism
Another overvalued belief that may contribute to Eating Disorders is _________
asceticism