PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 46: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Social Comparison Theory, Dsm-5
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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. Perceived defects can be a small part, such as a facial feature (common), or across whole body or parts of body. Believe others take special notice of them for their defect. Yet cosmetic changes usually have no effect or make it worse. Cognitive bias towards analyzing details rather than wholes. See only small parts of visual stimuli rather than holistic images.
