section 8 Flashcards
EDs in men
1
Q
T or F: less than 1% of peer received manuscripts relate to male AN
A
True
2
Q
what are the two myths relating to men and eating disorders?
A
- EDs are exceedingly rare in males
- Men can’t get EDs
3
Q
men to female ratios
A
AN: 1:3
BN: 1:3
BED: 1:1.75
TOTAL: 1:2
Men: 2.8% = 4-7 million
25%-33% of EDS are male
4
Q
what is muscle dysmorphia?
A
muscle dysmorphia is a subset of body dysmorphic disorder and it is a fear of not having enough muscle, thinking that you don’t look as muscular as you actually do
5
Q
what is the minority stress theory?
A
belonging to any minority group puts you at increased risk of mental health concerns
6
Q
what is cognitive dissonance?
A
having conflict between thoughts and behavior (smoking causes cancer, i smoke)
