PSYCH-2245 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Melatonin, Xeroderma
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Chapter 8 learning objectives: eating and sleep-wake disorders: describe the defining features and clinical manifestations of bulimia nervosa. Intestinal problems: highly associated with other psychological disorders such as anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse, describe the clinical manifestations and medical complications associated with anorexia nervosa. Restricting: people just don"t eat for long periods of time. Brittle hair and nails (lack of nutrients) Sensitivity to cold temperatures (skin is too thin/poor circulation) Lanugo: little hairs that grow on the body to keep it warm. Electrolyte imbalance: has associated psychological problems such as anxiety, ocd, mood disorders, and substance abuse, compare the symptoms and psychological features of binge eating disorder and bulimia. Bulimia nervosa: primarily a female disorder, 10-21, chronic is untreated, men with bulimia are most often gay/bisexual, occurs in high prevalence in athletes who have strict weight regulations, characterized by binge eating. Amount must be more than people typically eat in a period of time: purging (classified as purging/non-purging)
