exam 3 Flashcards
_____ is the intense fear of gaining weight or becoming “fat” coupled with refusal to maintain adequate nutrition and with severe loss of body weight
anorexia nervosa
___ is an out of control consumption of an amount of food that is far greater than what most people would eat in the same amount if time and under the same circumstances
Binge
____ is distinct from nonpurging bulimia nervosa, whereby binging is not accompanied by inappropriate compensatory behavior to limit weight gain
binge eating disorder
___ is an estimation of total body fat calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by heights (in meters) squared.
body mass index
___ is the frequent occurring of of binge eating episodes accompanied by a sense of loss of control of overeating and recurrent inappropriate behavior such as purging or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain
bullimia nervosa
____ is therapy based on altering dysfunctional thoughts and cognitive distortions
CBT
___ are disorders of food ingestion, regurgitation, or attitude that affect health and well-being, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating
eating disorders
____ is a hormone that is produced by the stomach. It stimulates appetite
Grehlin
___ is the key structure at the base of the brain; important in emotion and motivation
hypothalamus
____ is a hormone produced by fat cells that act to reduce food intake
leptin
____ is the experience of an emotional state characterized by negative emotions. Such negative emotions might include anger, anxiety irritability, and sadness
negative affect
____ is the condition of having elevated fat masses in the body. A BMI of 30 or higher
obesity
____is the need to get things exactly right. A personality trait that may increase risk for the development of eating disorders
perfectionism
___ the verb of this refers to the removal of food from the body by such means as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, and enemas
purge
____ is a neurotransmitter from the idolamine class that is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan. This neurotransmitter is thought to be involved in a wide range of psychopathological conditions
serotonin
____ is the tendency of our bodies to resist efforts to bring about a marked change (increase or decrease) in weight
set point
____ is a disorder characterized by continual violation of and disregard for the rights of others through deceitful, aggresive, or antisocial behavior, typically without remorse or loyalty to anyone
antisocial personality disorder
_____ is extreme social inhibition and introversion, hypersensitivity to criticism and rejection, limited social relationships, and low self esteem
avoidant personality disorder
____ is impulsivity and instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and moods
borderline personality disorder
____ is extreme dependence on others, particularly the need to be taken care of, leading to clinging and submissive behavior
dependent personality disorder
____ is a unique kind of CBT specifically adapted for treating borderline personality disorder
dialectical behavior therapy
_____ is excessive attention seeking, emotional instability, and self dramatization
histrionic personality disorder
_____ is an exaggerated sense of self importance, preoccupation with being admired, and lack of empathy for the feelings of others
narcissistic personality disorder
____ is perfectionism and excessive concern with maintaining order, control, and adherence to rules
obsessive compulsive personality disorder
____ is pervasive suspiciousness and distrust of others
paranoid personality disorder
____ is gradual development of inflexible and distorted personality and behavioral patterns that result in persistently maladaptive ways of perceiving, thinking about, and relating to the world
personality disorder
____ is a condition involving the features of antisocial personality disorder and such traits as lack of empathy, inflated and arrogant self appraisal, and gib and superficial charm
psychopathy
____ is the inability to form social relationships or express feelings and lack of interest in doing so
schizoid personality disorder
___ is excessive introversion, pervasive social interpersonal deficits, cognitive and perceptual distortions, and eccentricities in communication and behavior
schizotypal personality disorder
____ is behavior based on the pathological need for a substance or activity; it may involve the abuse of substances, such as nicotine, alcohol, or cocaine, or gambling
addictive behavior
____ is acute delirium associated with withdrawal from alcohol after prolonged heavy consumption; characterized by intense anxiety, tremors, fever and sweating, and hallucinations
alcohol withdrawal delirium
_____ is a term used to describe someone who is addicted to alcohol
alcoholic
___ is dependence on alcohol that seriously interferes with life adjustment
alcoholism
____ is a drug that produces a psychologically stimulating and energizing effect.
amphetamine
____ are synthetic drugs that act as depressants to calm the individual and induce sleep.
barbiturates
____ is a drug of dependence found in many commonly available drinks and foods.
caffeine
____ is a stimulating and pain-reducing psychoactive drug
cocaine
____ is a human manufactured drug that is taken orally and acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. The drug effects include feelings of mental stimulation, emotional warmth, enhanced sensory perception, and increased physical energy
ecstasy
____ are opiates produced in the brain and throughout the body that function like neurotransmitters to dampen pain sensations. They also play a role in the body’s building up tolerance to certain drugs.
endorphins
____ is involuntary recurrence of perceptual distortions or hallucinations weeks or months after taking a drug; in posttramautic stress disorder, a dissociative state in which the person briefly relives the traumatic experience
flashback
____ are drugs known to induce hallucinations; often referred to as psychedelics.
hallucinogens
____ is the strongest drug derived from the hemp plant; a relative of marijuana that is usually smoked
hashish
