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Which term is used to describe someone who eats too little?
Which term is used to describe someone who eats too little?
- Hyperphagia
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anorexia (correct)
- Bulimia
What is the literal meaning of the term 'anorexia'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'anorexia'?
- Lack of appetite (correct)
- Lack of sleep
- Excessive appetite
- Excessive sleep
What is the focus of this chapter?
What is the focus of this chapter?
- Sleep disorders
- Overeating disorders
- Eating too little (correct)
- Digestive disorders
Which group of individuals is more likely to have an exaggerated view of their body size?
Which group of individuals is more likely to have an exaggerated view of their body size?
What is one possible motivating factor for demonstrating an eating disorder?
What is one possible motivating factor for demonstrating an eating disorder?
What is a concern about certain websites mentioned in the text?
What is a concern about certain websites mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of anorexia?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of anorexia?
What is the relationship between depression and eating in non-dieters?
What is the relationship between depression and eating in non-dieters?
What is the Caloric Restriction Society dedicated to?
What is the Caloric Restriction Society dedicated to?
What is the most popular method for measuring weight gain and loss?
What is the most popular method for measuring weight gain and loss?
Which eating disorder is primarily characterized by binging and purging, but also includes anorexic behaviors?
Which eating disorder is primarily characterized by binging and purging, but also includes anorexic behaviors?
What percentage of anorexics are female?
What percentage of anorexics are female?
In which age range does anorexia nervosa generally develop?
In which age range does anorexia nervosa generally develop?
What percentage of women demonstrating the characteristics of anorexia nervosa will die from it or commit suicide in any 10-year period?
What percentage of women demonstrating the characteristics of anorexia nervosa will die from it or commit suicide in any 10-year period?
Which of the following is true about BMI?
Which of the following is true about BMI?
What is the BMI range for someone who is considered underweight?
What is the BMI range for someone who is considered underweight?
What are two likely correlates of being very thin?
What are two likely correlates of being very thin?
How can taste aversion learning be helpful in treating cancer anorexia?
How can taste aversion learning be helpful in treating cancer anorexia?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, what are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, what are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?
Which subtype of anorexia nervosa involves weight loss primarily through dieting, fasting, and/or excessive exercise?
Which subtype of anorexia nervosa involves weight loss primarily through dieting, fasting, and/or excessive exercise?
What is one common perception of individuals with anorexia nervosa regarding their bodies?
What is one common perception of individuals with anorexia nervosa regarding their bodies?
What is a common physical symptom of anorexia nervosa?
What is a common physical symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Which factor is considered a prime suspect for one cause of anorexia nervosa?
Which factor is considered a prime suspect for one cause of anorexia nervosa?
When did girls in America start actively attempting to decrease their body weights?
When did girls in America start actively attempting to decrease their body weights?
What was the consequence of the fashion industry's image of the ideal female body being super-thin?
What was the consequence of the fashion industry's image of the ideal female body being super-thin?
What are 'pro-ana' and 'pro-mia' websites devoted to promoting?
What are 'pro-ana' and 'pro-mia' websites devoted to promoting?
According to the study by Fallon and Rozin, which figure did women choose as representing their current figure?
According to the study by Fallon and Rozin, which figure did women choose as representing their current figure?
What figure did men choose as representing their ideal figure?
What figure did men choose as representing their ideal figure?
What was the difference between the male figure judged by men to be most attractive to women and what women actually preferred?
What was the difference between the male figure judged by men to be most attractive to women and what women actually preferred?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors?
What is the term used to describe individuals who are preoccupied with the idea that their body build is too small or insufficiently muscular?
What is the term used to describe individuals who are preoccupied with the idea that their body build is too small or insufficiently muscular?
What is the term used to describe the collection of eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction, and bone mineral deficiency that can cause osteoporosis in female athletes?
What is the term used to describe the collection of eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction, and bone mineral deficiency that can cause osteoporosis in female athletes?
What percentage of children aged 7 to 10 years, particularly girls, reported dieting or currently dieting?
What percentage of children aged 7 to 10 years, particularly girls, reported dieting or currently dieting?
What are the two types of treatments for anorexia nervosa?
What are the two types of treatments for anorexia nervosa?
What is the purpose of treatments designed to obtain an immediate weight gain in anorexia nervosa patients?
What is the purpose of treatments designed to obtain an immediate weight gain in anorexia nervosa patients?
What are the treatments used to help anorexics gain weight immediately?
What are the treatments used to help anorexics gain weight immediately?
What type of psychotherapy has been frequently used for the treatment of anorexia nervosa?
What type of psychotherapy has been frequently used for the treatment of anorexia nervosa?
Which type of therapy has been shown to be effective with adolescent anorexics?
Which type of therapy has been shown to be effective with adolescent anorexics?
What is the Maudsley model of family therapy?
What is the Maudsley model of family therapy?
What did B. Timothy Walsh state about the effectiveness of interventions for anorexia nervosa?
What did B. Timothy Walsh state about the effectiveness of interventions for anorexia nervosa?
What is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
What is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
What is one physiological abnormality found in anorexia nervosa?
What is one physiological abnormality found in anorexia nervosa?
What is one possible cause of hyperactivity in anorexics?
What is one possible cause of hyperactivity in anorexics?
What is one potential explanation for the development of anorexia nervosa?
What is one potential explanation for the development of anorexia nervosa?
What is the potential relationship between physiological abnormalities and anorexia nervosa?
What is the potential relationship between physiological abnormalities and anorexia nervosa?
Which physiological changes in vomiting bulimics can help detect bulimia nervosa?
Which physiological changes in vomiting bulimics can help detect bulimia nervosa?
Why don't bulimics develop taste aversions to the foods they eat during binges?
Why don't bulimics develop taste aversions to the foods they eat during binges?
What is an interesting physiological characteristic to examine in bulimics?
What is an interesting physiological characteristic to examine in bulimics?
What is the relationship between metabolic rate and weight gain/loss?
What is the relationship between metabolic rate and weight gain/loss?
Which of the following is a difference between bulimics and anorexics in terms of eating behaviors?
Which of the following is a difference between bulimics and anorexics in terms of eating behaviors?
What is a potential cause of the physiological abnormalities found in bulimics?
What is a potential cause of the physiological abnormalities found in bulimics?
What is one potential explanation for the differences in hunger and satiety between bulimics and nonbulimics?
What is one potential explanation for the differences in hunger and satiety between bulimics and nonbulimics?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential treatment for bulimia?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential treatment for bulimia?
What is one potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors?
What is one potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors?
What is one potential cause of hyperactivity in individuals with anorexia?
What is one potential cause of hyperactivity in individuals with anorexia?
What is a potential common underlying cause of bulimia nervosa and other impulsiveness disorders?
What is a potential common underlying cause of bulimia nervosa and other impulsiveness disorders?
What is the standard treatment for bulimia nervosa?
What is the standard treatment for bulimia nervosa?
What is the primary focus of drug therapies for bulimia nervosa?
What is the primary focus of drug therapies for bulimia nervosa?
What is a potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors in individuals with bulimia nervosa?
What is a potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors in individuals with bulimia nervosa?
Study Notes
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia is a term used to describe someone who eats too little, and its literal meaning is "nervous loss of appetite".
- The focus of this chapter is on eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia.
Anorexia
- Individuals with an exaggerated view of their body size are more likely to have an eating disorder.
- One possible motivating factor for demonstrating an eating disorder is the desire to be thin.
- A concern about certain websites is that they promote anorexia.
- 95-97% of anorexics are female.
- Anorexia nervosa generally develops in adolescence and early adulthood.
- 5-10% of women with anorexia nervosa will die from it or commit suicide in any 10-year period.
- BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of weight relative to height, and a BMI range of 18.5 or less is considered underweight.
- Two likely correlates of being very thin are osteoporosis and depression.
- Anorexia nervosa is primarily characterized by a distorted body image and excessive weight loss.
Treatments for Anorexia
- The two types of treatments for anorexia nervosa are immediate weight gain and psychotherapy.
- The purpose of treatments designed to obtain an immediate weight gain is to restore a healthy weight and alleviate symptoms.
- Treatments used to help anorexics gain weight immediately include nutrition counseling and meal planning.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been frequently used for the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
- Family-based therapy, specifically the Maudsley model, has been shown to be effective with adolescent anorexics.
Bulimia
- Bulimia nervosa is characterized by bingeing and purging, and is often accompanied by anorexic behaviors.
- One physiological abnormality found in anorexia nervosa is hyperactivity, which can be caused by abnormalities in the brain's reward system.
- One potential explanation for the development of anorexia nervosa is the cultural pressure to be thin.
- The potential relationship between physiological abnormalities and anorexia nervosa is that the abnormalities can contribute to the development of the disorder.
- Physiological changes in vomiting bulimics, such as electrolyte imbalances and gastric rupture, can help detect bulimia nervosa.
- Bulimics do not develop taste aversions to the foods they eat during binges due to the activation of the brain's reward system.
- An interesting physiological characteristic to examine in bulimics is their metabolic rate, which can be affected by the disorder.
- The relationship between metabolic rate and weight gain/loss is that a higher metabolic rate can lead to weight loss.
- One potential cause of the physiological abnormalities found in bulimics is the frequent purging and bingeing behaviors.
- One potential explanation for the differences in hunger and satiety between bulimics and nonbulimics is the abnormal regulation of appetite hormones.
Treatment for Bulimia
- The standard treatment for bulimia nervosa is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant medication.
- The primary focus of drug therapies for bulimia is to reduce symptoms of bingeing and purging.
- One potential consequence of abnormal eating behaviors in individuals with bulimia nervosa is electrolyte imbalances and dehydration.
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