PSYC210 / PSYC 210 Module 5:
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Abnormal Psychology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Dissociate Disorders and Feeding/Eating Disorders
Question:
Why is it easier for some people to hide bulimia nervosa?
Answer:
many individuals are in a normal weight range or overweight due to binging
behaviors
Question:
Binge-Eating/Purging Type
Answer:
accomplishes weight loss through repeated episodes of binge eating or
purging
, Question:
Risk factors for anorexia nervosa
Answer:
anxiety disorder in childhood
obsessional traits in childhood
participation in events that encourage thinness
a 1st degree relative with an eating disorder
Question:
3 Essential Features of Bulimia Nervosa
Answer:
1. recurrent episodes of binge eating
2. recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
vomiting is most common, excessive exercise can also be used
3. self evaluation that is unduly influenced by body shape and weight
(Latest Update )
Abnormal Psychology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Dissociate Disorders and Feeding/Eating Disorders
Question:
Why is it easier for some people to hide bulimia nervosa?
Answer:
many individuals are in a normal weight range or overweight due to binging
behaviors
Question:
Binge-Eating/Purging Type
Answer:
accomplishes weight loss through repeated episodes of binge eating or
purging
, Question:
Risk factors for anorexia nervosa
Answer:
anxiety disorder in childhood
obsessional traits in childhood
participation in events that encourage thinness
a 1st degree relative with an eating disorder
Question:
3 Essential Features of Bulimia Nervosa
Answer:
1. recurrent episodes of binge eating
2. recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
vomiting is most common, excessive exercise can also be used
3. self evaluation that is unduly influenced by body shape and weight
