Abnormal Unit 4

Question 1

Anorexia Criteria (3)

Answer 1

1. Restriction of food that leads to low body weight
2. Intense fear of gaining weight (even when underweight)
3. Disturbance in body perception and denial of the seriousness of current low weight

Question 2

Bulimia Criteria (4)

Answer 2

1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating
2. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain
3. Symptoms continuing on average at least once a week for 3 months
4. Undue influence of weight shape on self-evaluation

Question 3

Diathesis Stress Model for Anorexia

Answer 3

Diathesis: Cluster of personality traits
Stress: Puberty (threatens their control)

Question 4

3 Sociocultural Factors for Anorexia

Answer 4

1. Emphasis on ideal body
2. Gender differences
3. Sociocultural Model

Question 5

What does Bruch’s approach focus on

Answer 5

Disturbed parent/child interactions

Question 6

3 Therapy Goals for Anorexia

Answer 6

1. Building a sense of autonomy and self-awareness
2. Correct Disturbed Cognitions
3. Need to change interaction with family

Question 7

Exposure Response Prevention for Bulimia

Answer 7

Client eats a normal amount of food and then needs to NOT purge

Question 8

Gender Dysphoria Criteria (3)

Answer 8

1. Marked inconsistency between one assigned gender and one’s experienced gender lasting for 6 months
2. Strong desire to be a member of the other gender, desire for sex characteristics of the other gender
3. Distress or impairment