PSYCH 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Binge Eating, Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa
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Run in families, thus seem to have genetic component. No clear agreement on just what (if anything) is inherited. Emotional instability, poor impulse control, perfectionist tendencies may be inherited. Low levels of serotonergic activity associated with impulsivity in general and binge-eating specifically. System most often associated with eating disorders. Thus most treatment drugs target serotonin system. Food lacks positive incentive value for them in terms of their desire to actually. Activity anorexia excessive physical activity can paradoxically cause eat it loss of appetite. Pre-existing personality characteristics are important determinants of which disorder girl develops. Tendency to be over controlling anorexia; tendency to act impulsively. Link to dieting light switch for vulnerable individual. Diminished sense of control and confidence in own abilities/talents. Display more perfectionistic attitudes learned (perhaps from families) which may reflect attempts to exert control over important events in their lives play crucial role in eating disorders.
