PSY BEH 11C Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Anorexia Nervosa, Acute Stress Reaction, Binge Eating

• School: UC-Irvine
• Department: Psychology and Social Behavior
• Course: PSY BEH 11C
• Professor: Joanne Zinger

Document Summary

Reference acute stress disorder agoraphobia anorexia nervosa anxiety disorders assessment attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) autism binge eating biopsychosocial perspective. A reaction sometimes observed in individuals who have experienced a trauma, characterized by flashbacks and recurrent nightmares. A fear of being in situations in which help might not be available or escape might be difficult or embarrassing. An eating disorder characterized by an extreme concern with being overweight and by compulsive dieting, sometimes to the point of self- starvation. A group of disorders distinguished by feelings of intense distress and worry, and in many cases, disruptive and unsuccessful attempts to deal with these feelings. The set of procedures for gathering information about an individual"s psychological state, sometimes leading to a diagnosis. A disorder usually diagnosed in young children, and characterized by impulsivity, difficulty staying focused on a task, and a range of behavioral problems.