PSYCH 130 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder
2 Apr 2018
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Chapter 11: eating disorder anorexia nervosa: the term anorexia refers to loss of appetite, and nervosa indicates that the loss is due to emotional reasons. Intense fear of gaining weight: large amount of weight loss (bmi, distorted body image. Genetic factor first-degree relatives of men with anorexia nervosa were at greater risk: genetic factors interact with the environment are needed, twin studies higher mz than dz. Personality influence: people with anorexia as having been perfectionistic, shy, and compliant, lack communication skills binge eating disorder, rapid eating. Neurobiological factor: serotonin relates to eating and satiety(feeling full, dopamine relates to pleasing aspects of food, serotonin deficits. Risk restrained eaters may be more sensitive dopamine: type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, obese. Cognitive factor(same as bulimia nervosa: over concerned with weight gain and body appearance, strict eating rules becomes binge. Genetic factor first-degree relatives of women with bulimia nervosa were at greater risk: twin studies higher mz than dz.
