Eating Disorders

Eating disorder flashcards psych exam

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What is the main concern of those with anorexia nervosa?
Strive to be extremely thin
What are the two types of anorexia nervosa?
-Restricting type - little to no variation in diet -Binge-eating/purging
What is the age of onset for anorexia?
14-18 years old
Out of everyone with eating disorders, what percent is female?
90-95%
How does anorexia nervosa usually begin?
Dieting, escalates to more serious problem
What is the death rate percentage of those with anorexia
2-6%
What is the DSM criteria for anorexia?
Refusal to maintain normal body weight (
What is the driving motivation and preoccupation?
Fear, food
What is the vicious cycle of anorexia?
Starvation, preoccupation with food, increased anxiety, medical problems, greater feelings of fear/loss of control, harder attempts at thinness
Define bulimia nervosa
Eating disorder characterized by binges and compensatory behavior
What are the two subtypes of bulimia nervosa?
Purging type, non-purging type
What is the DSM criteria for bulimia nervosa?
Repeated binges, repeated purges to prevent weight gain, symptoms last twice a week for three months at least, evaluation dependent on weight
What is the age of onset for bulimia?
15-21 years
What is the range of binges per week/average number?
2-40, average is 10
Define the characteristics of most binges
Highly caloric, preceded by feelings of powerlessness, often carried out in secret