PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 43: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Anabolic Steroid, Dsm-5
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Men view themselves as thin even 5% above expected weight. Half of men want to gain weight. Adonis complex: excessive emphasis on extreme muscularity. May include anabolic steroid use and excessive gym time. Ideal male body has become increasingly muscular until the 1980s, then both more muscular and leaner until now. These cultural values lead to less restrictive eating or purging among men and lower ed rates. Yet the <1% who do have an ed are less likely to seek treatment. Receive rejection, stigma from other men, women, and even treaters. Rates are higher among weight-related sports athletes and gay men, who may place more emphasis on appearance. Slight, not observable, or not concerning to others. Performs repetitive behaviors or mental acts in response to defect. Mirror checking, excessive grooming/working out, social comparison. Preoccupation with the body part far exceeds normal worries about physical imperfection.
