chapter 10: eating disorders

Question 1

Anorexia nervosa basic def

Answer 1

• intense (paradoxical) fear of gaining weight/becoming fat
• restrict amount of food intake
• disturbance in body image
• controlled

Question 2

objective vs subjective binge eating

Answer 2

• objective: objectively large amount of food consumed in a specific time period
• subjective: loss of control over eating while consuming small/normal amount of food

Question 3

bulimia nervosa basic def

Answer 3

• episodes of objective binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours to prevent weight gain
• not underweight
• impulsivity

Question 4

t or f: the purging (ex. vomiting or taking laxatives) is what causes weight loss thus positively reinforcing the behaviour

Answer 4

false, it does not cause weight loss, dehydration does

Question 5

what is the cycle of bulimia nervosa

Answer 5

restriction, binge eating, and purging

Question 6

difference between anorexia and bulimia nervosa

Answer 6

• body weight (anorexia = underweight)
• all bulimic ppl engage in compensatory behaviours, only some anorexic

Question 7

BED

Answer 7

• binge eating disorder
• regular objective binge eating episodes
• binges followed by anxiety, self criticism, etc

Question 8

t or f: eating disorders (mainly anorexia nervosa) have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders

Answer 8

true

Question 9

what does the DSM5 rely on to assess significantly low weight

Answer 9

• BMI
• calculated by dividing weight in Kg by height in meters squared

Question 10

anorexia subtypes

Answer 10

• binge-eating/purging: food restriction and binge eating/purging behaviours
• restricting: attain low body weight by restricting foods and sometimes excessive exercise

Question 11

when is a diagnosis for bulimia nervosa given

Answer 11

• after it occurs at least once a week for three months

Question 12

OSFED

Answer 12

• other specified feeding or eating disorder
• dont meet criteria for BED, anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa

Question 13

t or f: it is possible to have more than one eating disorder at any given time

Answer 13

false

Question 14

genetic and biological factors of eating disorders

Answer 14

• genetic, high heritability rates
• dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity (serotonin>feeding)
• serotonin dysregulation

Question 15

psychological theories for eating disorder causes

Answer 15

• socio-cultural factors (body image ideals)
• family factors
• personality/individual factors
• trauma

Question 16

eating disorder treatments

Answer 16

• biological: antidepressant meds (bulimia)
• psychological: CBT-E (leading best for ED), Interpersonal Therapy (indirectly targets behaviour but looks at cause), nutritional counselling, family therapy, self-help

Question 17

Interpersonal therapy problem areas that a person can have

Answer 17

• greif
• role transition
• interpersonal role disputes
• interpersonal deficits