PSY BEH 102C Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa
3 Jul 2019
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Two major types of dsm-5 eating disorders. Weight and shape have disproportionate influence on self-concept. Strong sociocultural origins - westernized views emphasizes thinness. Additional dsm-5 eating disorder: binge eating disorder. Disordered eating behavior but may involve fewer cognitive distortions about weight and shape. Meant to capture people who didn"t fit into anorexia or bulimia. Hallmark of bulimia and binge eating disorder is binge eating. Eating excess amounts of food in discrete period of time. May be associated with guilt, shame, regret. May hide behavior from family and friends. Foods consumed often high in sugar, fat, carbs. Designed to make up for binge eating. Most within 10% of normal body weight. Purging methods can result in severe medical problems. Erosion of dental enamel, electrolyte imbalance (really dangerous) Kidney failure, cardiac arrhythmia, seizures, intestinal problems, Tends to be chronic if left untreated. Extreme weight loss - hallmark of anorexia. Restriction of calorie intake below energy requirements.
