Psychology 2030A/B Final: Psychology 2030A - Final Exam

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

Document Summary

Body mass index (bmi) - weight in kg is divided by heights in meters squared. (kg/m2). 3 features of anorexia nervosa : restricting and binge eating/purging (two subtypes of anorexia nervosa) Restricting - patients maintain low body weight only by reducing caloric intake and exercise. Binge eating - eating an unusually large amount of food in a short period of time and feeling out of control. Purging - self-induced vomiting or using laxatives, diuretics [water pills], or enemas. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. Despite the person being underweight they still have this fear. Experience their weight or shape as large even when they are emaciated. Placing undue importance on body weight and shape as a measure of self-evaluation. Lack of recognition of the seriousness of low body weight. Amenorrhea - absence of menstruation for at least 3 consecutive months. This is a response to starvation as the body shuts down reproductive functioning to survive.