Psyc 2490 - Unit 6 Questions Complete With 100% Correct Answers

PSYC 2490 - UNIT 6 QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Q.Compare and contrast binge eating disorder from bulimia nervosa. - ANSWERS-- *Binge eating disorder(BED):* Characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating - Individuals with BED do not regularly engage in behaviors to try to compensate for binge eating - Associated with a variety of eating behaviors (eating rapidly, eating till uncomfortably full, eating despite to being hungry, etc.) - *Bulimia nervosa:* Individuals experience episodes of binge eating, win which they consume a large amount of food and feel out of control while they eat, often following a period of food restriction Q.Compare and contrast anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID). - ANSWERS-- *Anorexia nervosa:* Food restriction that leads to a significantly low weight relative to a person's age,, height, and sex, as well as a fear of gaining weight - *Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID):* Resembles anorexia nervosa in some ways: characterized by a feeding disturbance that leads to being underweight and/or an inability to eat enough food to meet nutritional needs - Online anorexia nervosa, individuals do not perceive themselves as fat, just aren't interested in eating Q.In DSM-5 TR, eating disorders are classified together with which other disorders? - ANSWERS-Feeding disorders Q.Describe typical characteristics of anorexia nervosa. - ANSWERS-- Intense fear of gaining weight - Food restriction and avoidance - Maladaptive eating behaviors - Excessive exercise - Purging behaviors - Disturbance in body image - Cognitive, Emotional, and Physiological Features Q.Describe typical characteristics of bulimia nervosa. - ANSWERS-- Binge eating episodes - Compensatory behaviors - Weight maintenance - Purging behaviors - Maintain a range of weights, not just underweight Q.Describe typical characteristics of binge-eating disorder. - ANSWERS-- Regular BE episodes - Lack of compensatory behaviors - Distress about binge eating - Eating patterns (rapid eating, eat when not hungry, etc) - Overweight/obese - Concerns about weight/shape - Potential for weight gain over time Q.Describe the prevalence progression of eating disorders in the twentieth century. - ANSWERS-- Eating disorders have been increasing over time - Prevalence of eating disorders has increased over the first 2 decades of the 21st century - Prevalence is ~4%(200-2006) of the population has increased to ~8%() Q.Why does a large proportion of individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder not receive appropriate mental health care? - ANSWERS-Because they don't view it as a disorder? (unclear/no answer) Q.What is the most common cause of death among those with eating disorders? - ANSWERS-Natural causes (circulatory collapse, cachexia [muscle wasting due to starvation], and multiple organ failure) Q.Describe the treatment response among individuals with eating disorders. - ANSWERS-- Varied treatment response - Evidence-based individual therapy