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Assignment 3 (598379)
Alne du Plessis (66643449)
Department of Psychology, University of South Africa
PYC4802 Psychopathology
Mr. Bonuane Romeo Palakatsela
July 22, 2022
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Table of contents
Pages
Question 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Anorexia Nervosa 3-4
2.1 Diagnostic criteria 4-5
2.2 Hallmark features 5
3. Bulimia Nervosa 5-6
3.1 Diagnostic criteria 6-7
3.2 Hallmark features 7
3.3 Key similarities and differences between Anorexia
and Bulimia Nervosa 7
4. Binge-eating disorder 7-8
4.1 Diagnostic criteria 8-9
4.2 Hallmark features 9
4.3 Key similarities and differences between Bulimia Nervosa
and Binge eating disorder 9
5. Conclusion 9-10
Question 2
1. Introduction 10-11
2. Critical discussion 11-16
3. Conclusion 17-18
Plagiarism declaration 19
References 20-21
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Question 1: Provide and differentiate the diagnostic criteria and hallmark
features of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-eating disorder
1. Introduction
Eating disorders address a group of perplexing emotional wellness conditions that
can genuinely weaken wellbeing and social features. In light of the actual idea of
their characterising side effects, eating disorders can cause both profound trouble
and critical unexpected issues. They likewise have the most noteworthy death pace
of any psychological problem (Muhlheim, 2022). There are different eating disorders,
in the following essay anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and the binge-eating
disorder will be discussed. There is going to be a differentiation between the
diagnostic criteria and hallmark features of each of those eating disorders.
Anorexia nervosa is portrayed by the confined admission of food, prompting a lower
than anticipated body weight, feeling of dread toward weight gain, and aggravation in
self-perception. Many individuals are uninformed that anorexia nervosa can likewise
be determined in people to have bigger bodies (Muhlheim, 2022). Bulimia nervosa
includes repetitive episodes of pigging out followed by compensatory ways of
behaving, or those intended to compensate for the calories consumed. These ways
of behaving may incorporate regurgitating, fasting, extreme activity, and diuretic use
(Muhlheim, 2022). Binge eating is the most, as of late, perceived dietary problem
and it is the most well-known. It is portrayed by rehashed episodes of binge eating—
characterized as the utilization of a lot of food joined by a sensation of loss of control
(Muhlheim, 2022).
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and the binge-eating disorder are going to be
discussed more intensively.
2. Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a dietary problem that makes an individual confine their food
consumption. They could attempt to abstain from eating entirely, eat tiny segments,
as well as removing specific food sources and eat just a selected few. A typical
component of anorexia is an intense apprehension about being overweight
(regardless of whether they are underweight).
Assignment 3 (598379)
Alne du Plessis (66643449)
Department of Psychology, University of South Africa
PYC4802 Psychopathology
Mr. Bonuane Romeo Palakatsela
July 22, 2022
, 2
Table of contents
Pages
Question 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Anorexia Nervosa 3-4
2.1 Diagnostic criteria 4-5
2.2 Hallmark features 5
3. Bulimia Nervosa 5-6
3.1 Diagnostic criteria 6-7
3.2 Hallmark features 7
3.3 Key similarities and differences between Anorexia
and Bulimia Nervosa 7
4. Binge-eating disorder 7-8
4.1 Diagnostic criteria 8-9
4.2 Hallmark features 9
4.3 Key similarities and differences between Bulimia Nervosa
and Binge eating disorder 9
5. Conclusion 9-10
Question 2
1. Introduction 10-11
2. Critical discussion 11-16
3. Conclusion 17-18
Plagiarism declaration 19
References 20-21
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Question 1: Provide and differentiate the diagnostic criteria and hallmark
features of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-eating disorder
1. Introduction
Eating disorders address a group of perplexing emotional wellness conditions that
can genuinely weaken wellbeing and social features. In light of the actual idea of
their characterising side effects, eating disorders can cause both profound trouble
and critical unexpected issues. They likewise have the most noteworthy death pace
of any psychological problem (Muhlheim, 2022). There are different eating disorders,
in the following essay anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and the binge-eating
disorder will be discussed. There is going to be a differentiation between the
diagnostic criteria and hallmark features of each of those eating disorders.
Anorexia nervosa is portrayed by the confined admission of food, prompting a lower
than anticipated body weight, feeling of dread toward weight gain, and aggravation in
self-perception. Many individuals are uninformed that anorexia nervosa can likewise
be determined in people to have bigger bodies (Muhlheim, 2022). Bulimia nervosa
includes repetitive episodes of pigging out followed by compensatory ways of
behaving, or those intended to compensate for the calories consumed. These ways
of behaving may incorporate regurgitating, fasting, extreme activity, and diuretic use
(Muhlheim, 2022). Binge eating is the most, as of late, perceived dietary problem
and it is the most well-known. It is portrayed by rehashed episodes of binge eating—
characterized as the utilization of a lot of food joined by a sensation of loss of control
(Muhlheim, 2022).
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and the binge-eating disorder are going to be
discussed more intensively.
2. Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a dietary problem that makes an individual confine their food
consumption. They could attempt to abstain from eating entirely, eat tiny segments,
as well as removing specific food sources and eat just a selected few. A typical
component of anorexia is an intense apprehension about being overweight
(regardless of whether they are underweight).
