Details Title: Abnormal Psychology - Eating Disorders Description: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder Total Flash Cards: 13 Created: 05/07/2009 21:29:32		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Psychology Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Common properties of Eating Disorders Definition disruptions in eating behavior for fear of gaining weight, may have sociocultural origins in westernized views of ideal body images Term Characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa Definition Binge eating, compensatory behaviors, critical body/self evaluation Term Subtypes of BN Definition purging - common but ineffective - and non-purging - excess exercise, fasting, etc (6-8%) Term Medical Consequences of BN Definition 5% DIEEE!!! ... or they have salivary gland enlargement, erosion of dental enamel, electrolyte imbalance(loss of potassium leads to renal failure), intestinal problems (colon damage), seizures, cardiac arrhythmia  Term Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa Definition relentless pursuit of thinness, amenorrhea, intense fears of weight gain, fears of losing control of eating, body image disturbance, pride in diet & control, rarely seek treatment Term Subtypes of AN Definition restricting eating vs. binge-eating/purging (50%) Term Medical Complications of AN Definition body goes into 'starvation mode': reduced metabolism, bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia, anemia, depressive symptoms & obsessive thinking; amenhorrea, dry skin, brittle hair & nails, sensitivity to cold temperatures, lanugo, electrolyte imbalance (arrhythmia & renal failure), osteoporosis Term Comorbid Conditions of BN & AN Definition Axis I disorders: anxiety & mood disorders, substance abuse in binge-purge type. Personality disorders: AN are anxious-avoidant (cluster C), BN are dramatic-emo-erratic (cluster B) Term Binge Eating Disorder - Eating Disorder NOS Definition Food binges without compensatory behaviors, concerns about shape/weight, many are obese and prone to psychopathology.  Term Demographics of Eating Disorders Definition ED-NOS is most common (60%), lifetime prevalance: 3.5-1% W, 2-.3% M; onset = early teens (AN) & late teens (BN); course: bidirectional diagnostic crossing-over is common between subtypes & behaviors. Good prognosis for treatment in BN, AN is chronic and tx resistant?, AN/BN occur mostly in caucasian, middle class women Term Etiology of Eating Disorders Definition stress-diathesis model: genetic vulnerability + the cultural 'thin' ideal (furthered by TV), family discord & values, peer group. Psychological diathesis: perfectionism, negative body-image & dieting, negative affect Term Drug Treatments Definition Drugs have no efficacy on AN, anti-depressants for BN. No long-term efficacy but may enhance psychology treatment. Prozac has no benefit, meridia decreases appetite. Term Psychological Treatments Definition AN: hospitalization, psychoeducation, CBT, family involvement. Long-term prognosis is lower than for BN. BN: CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy. BED: CBT to identify triggers, IPT.