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Ch. 11: Eating Disorders Flashcards

1
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What is the DSM 5 criteria for Anorexia nervosa?

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Restriction of energy intake that leads to low weight
Fear of gaining weight or behavior that interferes with weight gain
Lack of recognition of seriousnes

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What is restricting type anorexia?

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No purging or bingeing for 3 months. Fasting, dieting and exercise only.

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What is binge-eating/purging type?

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Engaging in binge eating or purging (vomiting, laxative, enemas) for 3 months

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Females account for how many cases of anorexia?

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About 90-95% of cases, 2-6% will die

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What is the peak age of onset for anorexia?

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14-18 years

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What are some typical characteristics of anorexia?

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Fear of becoming fat
Preoccupied with food
Distorted thinking
Anxiety, drug abuse issues kind common

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What is the DSM 5 criteria for bulimia?

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Eating large amounts of food than others would, lack of control
Behaviors to then stop weight gain
Disturbance doesn’t occur during episodes of anorexia?

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What is the current severity rating for bulimia?

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Mild: 1-3 episodes of behavior/week
Moderate: 4-7
Severe: 8-13
Extreme: 14+

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Females account for how many bulimia cases?

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90-95% of all cases

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What is the peak onset of bulimia?

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15-21 years

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Binges are often done in ________.

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secret

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What are some of the compensatory behaviors of bulimia?

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to undo effects of bingeing: laxatives, vomiting

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What are the DSM 5 criteria for binge eating disorder?

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Recurrent episodes of binge eating (and 3 of the following):

  • Eating more rapidly than normal
  • Eating till feeling full
  • Eating large amounts of food when not nungry
  • Feeling disgusted with self/distress
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T/F: Binge eating is associated with recurrent use of compensatory behaviors and not during anorexia or bulimia.

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False, binge eating isn’t associated with it.

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Binge eating occurs at least _______ a week for 3 months.

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1 time

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16
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______ of those with binge eating disorder are overweight/obese

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2/3

17
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Peak of binge eating disorder is when?

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develops in teens

18
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What is a key difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia?

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People with binge eating disorder are not driven to attain thinness.

19
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What is the psychodynamic view on eating disorders?

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Disturbed mother-child relationships = serious ego deficiencies. Postulated by Hilda Bruch

20
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What is the theory of ineffective parents in eating disorders?

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Ineffective parents don’t respond consistently to when child is hungry, child becomes incapable in perceiving their needs

21
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Difficulty describing feelings is known as _________.

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alexithymic

22
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What are some cognitive factors of eating disorders?

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Improperly label sensations and needs, misjudge self based on body image.

23
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What are some biological factors of eating disorders?

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Genetic factors
Low serotonin levels
Changes in hypothalamus

24
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Minuchin says what can cause an increased risk in eating disorders?

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Enmeshed family pattern

25
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Teens pose a special problem because they want __________.

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independence

26
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Describe the 1995 study of white Americans vs. African Americans perception of beauty?

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White people spoke about physical features when asked to name characteristics of the most beautiful friend they have. Black people named inner beauty characteristics.

27
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What is reverse anorexia nervosa?

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guy is very muscular but sees self as scrawny

28
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What are the two goals to treating anorexia?

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correct dangerous eating pattern and address psychological issues

29
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What is the cognitive behavioral model of treating anorexia?

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monitor eating behaviors, address beliefs & maladaptive attitudes, teach coping skills

30
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What are some long term outcomes for anorexia?

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90% show improvement after several years, recurrence occurs with new stressors. More severe cases have poor recovery rates.

31
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What are some treatment options for bulimia?

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Cognitive behavior therapy (keeping a diary/exposure and response). Interpesonal, and psychodynamic therapy

32
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Antidepressants are best as __________ therapy in treating bulimia/binge eating.

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adjunctive

33
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What percentage of those with bulimia will show great improvement?

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40%

34
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________ who recover relapse within 2 years, usually within 6 months.

A

1/3

35
Q

40% of bulimia patients will show __________ improvement

A

moderate

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