Psychology 2310A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Body Dysmorphic Disorder
23 Dec 2018
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Dsm5: feeding and eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, pica- eating things that are not nutritional- hair, rumination disorder- regurgitating their food, avoidant/restrictive food. Intake disorder- extremely picky eaters and led to them being under weight. Improved self-confidence and self-esteem: what are the triggering thoughts and experiences, age appropriate social skills, effective interaction with family members, so that they have a long-term benefit and change eventually. Initiation of steps to return to work or school. Triggers of binges: stress and emotional distress excessive workload, conflict with friends. Age, gender, culture: much more common in industrialized countries influence of western society, 90% female, 10% male, usually begins in late adolescence, early adulthood. Prevalence: 1-3% of adolescent, young adult women, up to 20% of university women have some degree of eating disturbance- in the western world girl enrolled in university at university age- not binge purge- but just irregular eating.
