Lecture 20 - Eating disorders & Theories

Question 1

Define anorexia nervosa.

Answer 1

Anorexia nervosa –

‘lack of appetite due to nervousness’

DSM5

Major issues:
reduced food intake
‘fear of becoming fat’ and
refusal to maintain minimal weight no lack of appetite
preoccupation with food
intense fear of obesity
high mortality rate (suicide)

Medical complications:
cold to touch/bluish skin colour poor temperature regulation
low BP/feel weak, dizzy
heart arrhythmia – hypokalemia electrolyte imbalance/kidney damage Vitamin (B1) deficiency/depression hair thinning/brittle skin
downy hair growth on body

Question 2

Define bulimia nervosa.

Answer 2

Bulimia nervosa –

‘could eat an ox’ - due to nervousness

DSM5

Major issues:
loss of control of food intake ‘fear of becoming fat’ binges/gorging purging/exercise
concern with body shape

Medical complications:
electrolyte imbalance/kidney damage Vitamin (B1) deficiency/depression heart arrhythmia – hypokalemia heart muscle damage
throat/mouth damage dental damage
mouth ulcers
swollen glands

Question 3

Define Pica

Answer 3

Pica is the consumption of substances with no significant nutritional value such as soil, soap or ice.

Question 4

What study suggests that a rise in social media = rise in eating disorders?

Answer 4

Becker et al.,2002

However, it isnt just a modern disease

(see slide 10 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 5

Of eating disorders, what are some:

• Biological factors
• Sociocultural factors
• Family influences
• Individual drives

Answer 5

(see slide 11 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 6

Describe anorexia treatment.

Answer 6

(see slide 12 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 7

Describe bulimia treatment.

Answer 7

(see slide 12 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 8

For eating disorders, describe the biological/medical model.

Answer 8

(see slide 15 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 9

For eating disorders, describe the psychoanalytical model.

Answer 9

(see slide 16 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 10

For eating disorders, describe the behavioural model.

Answer 10

(see slide 18 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 11

For eating disorders, describe the cognitive model.

Answer 11

(see slide 20 in relevant powerpoint)

Question 12

READ CHAPT 13, relevant sections.

Answer 12

(make notes if you want or just teach yourself on whiteboard)

Question 13

READ CHAPT 18, relevant sections.

Answer 13

(make notes if you want or just teach yourself on whiteboard)