Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Binge Eating

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

Document Summary

In the previous versions of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia, amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation for at least 3 consecutive months, was a requirement. Inappropriate compensatory behaviours at any actions that a person uses to counteract a binge or to prevent weight gain. Important to note that some people purge without binge eating: physical features, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (sodium and potassium levels, acid reflux, ruptures of esophagus, loss of tooth enamel and dentin, swollen parotid glands, gastrointestinal complications, constipation, bloating. Irregular menstruation: psychological/behavioural features, depression, low self-esteem, self-absorption. Psych the maladjusted mind chapter 7 textbook notes feeding and eating disorders: ritualistic behaviours, extreme perfectionism, self-consciousness, anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, shoplifting. 2/3 of patients eventually achieve full or partial remission: personality, also, perfectionism and low self-esteem, tend to be more impulsive and have higher novelty-seeking (stimulus or sensation-seeking) behaviour, comorbidity, approx.