PY 358 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PY 358
• Professor: Theodore Tomeny

Document Summary

A serious condition marked by an inability to maintain a normal healthy body weight. Perception of body size and weight is distorted. Intense fear of gaining weight or feeling fat . Use weight and shape as a measure of self-evaluation. Physical features: dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, osteoporosis, lanugo hair, dry brittle hair, low body temperature, hypotension, bradycardia, growth retardation, bloating, constipation, fidgeting, loss of tooth enamel and dentin. Psychological/behavioral features: cognitive impairment, body checking, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-absorption, ritualistic behaviors, extreme perfectionism, self-consciousness. Affects 1% of the general population (1out of 100) Females are 3x more likely to develop the disorder. Highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder (10. 5x more likely) Real people, real disorders karen carpenter famous singer/songwriter (1970s) Ipecac (used it as her method of purging) caused her to have cardiac arrest. A tragic ending to a musical sensation. Segments of the population where emphasis is placed on body shape and weight.