PSY 350 EXAM 3 SDSU STUDY GUIDE
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria I - Answers - Individual *purposely takes in too little
nourishment*, resulting in body weight that is very low and below that of other people of
similar age and gender
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria II - Answers - Individual is very *fearful of gaining weight*, or
repeatedly seeks to prevent weight gain despite low body weight.
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria III - Answers - Individual has a *distorted body perception,
places inappropriate emphasis on weight or shape* in judgments of themself, or fails to
appreciate the serious implications of their low weight.
Atypical anorexia nervosa - Answers - Individual purposely takes in too little
nourishment
*Despite significant weight loss, weight is within or above the normal range*
Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Picture - Answers - Key goal is becoming thin.
-*fear of losing control of body size/shape*
Preoccupation with food occurs
Thought Distortions
-overestimating proportions
-maladaptive attitudes
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria I - Answers - *Repeated binge-eating episodes*
An episode of uncontrollable eating during which a person ingests a very large quantity
of food
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria II - Answers - *Repeated performance of ill-advised
compensatory behaviors* (e.g., forced vomiting) to prevent weight gain
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria III - Answers - Symptoms take place at least weekly for a
period of 3 months
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria IV - Answers - *Inappropriate influence of weight and shape on
appraisal of oneself*
Bulimia Nervosa Binge Episode - Answers - Episodes of uncontrollable eating during
which a person ingests a very large quantity of food in a limited amount of time
Usually preceded by great tension, which is relieved by eating
, Followed by extreme self-blame, shame, guilt, depression, and weight gain fear
Bulimia Nervosa Compensatory Behavior - Answers - After a binge, engage in
inappropriate compensatory behaviors
-purging
-fasting
-excessive exercise
Compensatory behaviors effectiveness
-Some *temporary( positive effects - relief of discomfort & negative feelings associated
with bingeing
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria I - Answers - Recurrent binge-eating episodes that
include at least three of these features
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria II - Answers - Significant distress
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria III - Answers - Episodes take place at least weekly for a
period of 3 months
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria IV - Answers - *Absence of excessive compensatory
behaviors*
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Cognitive-Behavioral Factors - Answers - -Presence of *distorted thinking* &
*maladaptive behaviors* related in development and maintenance of ED
-Little control over life may result in excess control of body size
-"Core Pathology" : cognitive distortion that *one should be judged based on their shape
and weight and one's ability to control these factors*
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Depression : Setting the Stage for ED? - Answers - High Rates of Comorbidity
-*When people with eating disorders experience depression-inducing circumstances,
their disordered eating intensifies*
Mechanisms of depression setting stage for ED - Answers - -Similar brain circuit
abnormalities are involved in those with eating disorders and depression.
-Antidepressant drugs sometimes help persons with eating disorders.
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria I - Answers - Individual *purposely takes in too little
nourishment*, resulting in body weight that is very low and below that of other people of
similar age and gender
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria II - Answers - Individual is very *fearful of gaining weight*, or
repeatedly seeks to prevent weight gain despite low body weight.
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria III - Answers - Individual has a *distorted body perception,
places inappropriate emphasis on weight or shape* in judgments of themself, or fails to
appreciate the serious implications of their low weight.
Atypical anorexia nervosa - Answers - Individual purposely takes in too little
nourishment
*Despite significant weight loss, weight is within or above the normal range*
Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Picture - Answers - Key goal is becoming thin.
-*fear of losing control of body size/shape*
Preoccupation with food occurs
Thought Distortions
-overestimating proportions
-maladaptive attitudes
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria I - Answers - *Repeated binge-eating episodes*
An episode of uncontrollable eating during which a person ingests a very large quantity
of food
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria II - Answers - *Repeated performance of ill-advised
compensatory behaviors* (e.g., forced vomiting) to prevent weight gain
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria III - Answers - Symptoms take place at least weekly for a
period of 3 months
Bulimia Nervosa Criteria IV - Answers - *Inappropriate influence of weight and shape on
appraisal of oneself*
Bulimia Nervosa Binge Episode - Answers - Episodes of uncontrollable eating during
which a person ingests a very large quantity of food in a limited amount of time
Usually preceded by great tension, which is relieved by eating
, Followed by extreme self-blame, shame, guilt, depression, and weight gain fear
Bulimia Nervosa Compensatory Behavior - Answers - After a binge, engage in
inappropriate compensatory behaviors
-purging
-fasting
-excessive exercise
Compensatory behaviors effectiveness
-Some *temporary( positive effects - relief of discomfort & negative feelings associated
with bingeing
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria I - Answers - Recurrent binge-eating episodes that
include at least three of these features
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria II - Answers - Significant distress
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria III - Answers - Episodes take place at least weekly for a
period of 3 months
Binge-Eating Disorder Criteria IV - Answers - *Absence of excessive compensatory
behaviors*
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Cognitive-Behavioral Factors - Answers - -Presence of *distorted thinking* &
*maladaptive behaviors* related in development and maintenance of ED
-Little control over life may result in excess control of body size
-"Core Pathology" : cognitive distortion that *one should be judged based on their shape
and weight and one's ability to control these factors*
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Depression : Setting the Stage for ED? - Answers - High Rates of Comorbidity
-*When people with eating disorders experience depression-inducing circumstances,
their disordered eating intensifies*
Mechanisms of depression setting stage for ED - Answers - -Similar brain circuit
abnormalities are involved in those with eating disorders and depression.
-Antidepressant drugs sometimes help persons with eating disorders.
What Causes Eating Disorders?
