PSYC 3082 Chapter : Chapter 8 Psych All Typed
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Eating disorders: an overview: two major types of dsm-iv eating disorders. Both involve extreme fear and apprehension about gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa: overview and defining features: binge eating hallmark of bulimia. Eating is perceived as uncontrollable: compensatory behaviors. Some exercise excessively, whereas others fast: dsm-iv subtypes of bulimia. Purging subtype most common subtype (e. g. , vomiting, laxatives, enemas) Nonpurging subtype (e. g. , excess exercise, fasting: know subtypes and everything else! Bulimia nervosa: overview and defining features (cont. : associated features. Most are over concerned with body shape, fear gaining weight. Purging methods can result in severe medical problems. Most are within 10% of target body weight. Either underweight or overweight and they are aware of whatever size they are. Anorexia nervosa: overview and defining features: severe weight loss hallmark of anorexia. Intense fear of obesity and losing control over eating. Anorexics show a relentless pursuit of thinness, often beginning with dieting. Defined as 15% below expected weight: dsm-iv subtypes of anorexia.
