anorexia

Question 1

what type of disorder is anorexia

Answer 1

neurosis

Question 2

prevalence rate of anorexia in 10-14 year olds

Answer 2

1 in 2500

Question 3

what percentage of people with anorexia re female

Answer 3

90%

Question 4

avg. age anorexia develops

Answer 4

16 to 17

Question 5

which cultures is anorexia more common in

Answer 5

western

19% british girls are anorexic

Question 6

does anorexia have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

what are the 4 catagories of symptoms of anorexia?

Answer 7

physical, behavioural, emotional and cognitive

Question 8

physical symptoms - examples

Answer 8

extreme weight loss
absence of menstruation
hair thinning
physical weakness

Question 9

behavioural symptoms of anorexia

Answer 9

strict dieting
avoiding fattening food
excessive exercising
vomiting or misusing laxatives
lying about weight loss

Question 10

emotional symptoms of anorexia

Answer 10

fear of weight gain
low self-esteem
depression
anxiety about eating in front of others

Question 11

cognitive symptoms of anorexia

Answer 11

excessive focus on body weight
difficulty concentrating
perfectionism
denial of the problem or seriousness of it

Question 12

possible complications - examples

Answer 12

fertility problems
loss of sex drive
weakened immune system
problems with heart or blood vessels

Question 13

Diagnosis of anorexia under the DSM-5 requires 3 symptoms

Answer 13

restriction of energy intake
fear of weight gain
disturbed experience of body weight/shape