Body Dysmorphic Disorder Flashcards
Preoccupation with nonexistance or slight defects. Believes they are ugly, or deformed
Body dysmorphia
Mean age of onset (body dysmorphia)
12-13 yo
Risk from childhood neglect and abuse
Body dismorphia
bias on analyzing detail rather than holistic aspect
Body dismorphia
preoccupation with flaws, repetitve behavior or mental acts to in response to concern. 90% engage in camouflage
body dismorphia
changes cloths > 4 times a day
Body dysmorphia
on average 3-8 hours a day hours per day thinking about inperfections
body dysmorphia
Individual is preoccupied with insufficient muscle too small
muscle dysmorphia
Good insight: beliefs are not true
poor insight = belief probably true (Major)
Absent: completely convinced are true
Body dysmorphia
Ashamed of appearance and judge negatively
Body dysmorphia
most often concerned with Skin (acne, scars), Hair (thinning, excess), Nose (size, shape)
body dysmorphia
concerned with perceived asymmetry, believe that others mock them or take special notice
Body dysmorphia
Majority receive cosmetic surgery to improve defects
Body dysmorphia
avoid social situations, completely homebound, poor self image and quiality of life
Body dysmorphia
20% drop out rates due to symptoms
Body dysmorphia
