PSYC 3082 Chapter : Ch 9
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*sleep disorders will not be on the exam. Binge eating- hallmark of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Compensatory behaviors: designed to make up for binge eating. Distorted body image: female 5"11 and weighs 110 lbs and believes they need to lose weight. May engage in purging behaviors (self induced vomiting, laxatives) Difference between bulimia, purging subtype, anorexia nervosa: bulimics engage in binges, *typically within normal body weight. An is the most deadly mental disorder. Binge eating without associated compensatory behaviors (purge, non purge) Binges lead to- associated with distress and /or functional impairment (health risk, feelings of guilt) Some, but not all, have concerns about shape and weight. Causes of bulimia and anorexia; toward an integrative model. Low sense of personal control and self-con dence. Medical and psychological treatment of not on exam: below this point. Obesity: considered bmi of 30+ not dsm disorder, but may be a consequence. What is normal vs. abnormal sexual behavior.
