PSYC 3140 Chapter Notes -Binge Eating, Bulimia Nervosa

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3140
• Professor: Joel Goldberg

Document Summary

1% of ppl will develop it in their life, and most are white females; normally begins around. 15-19 and can also be related to other disorders like depression: the most common type of death for ppl w/ an is suicide. Biological theories: an is due to genetic components; both bn and an maybe due to abnormalities w/ the hypothalamic pathway used for eating (hormones and functioning of the hypothalamus, ppl w/ bn show abnormalities in 5-ht. It is unclear whether the bio abnormalities are a cause or consequence of the eating disorders. Psychotherapy for an: ppl w/ an are very resistant of the idea that other ppl will try and control their lives by changing their behaviors; trust must be developed throughout the therapy. Individuals that seek help for an, normally do so bc they are near death and extreme measures like forced feeding need to take place.