PSYC290: Lifespan Span week 4 A
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Recognized eating disorders Ans: Recognized eating
disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and
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binge eating disorder.
Physical Changes in Males Ans: increase in testicle and penis
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appearance of straight pubic hair
minor voice changes
first ejaculation
appearance of kinky pubic hair
maximum growth in height and weight
armpit hair growth
more significant voice changes
facial hair growth
The following brain development and structural changes are
associated with the stage of adolescence Ans: The corpus
callosum,
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The prefrontal cortex
The structures of the limbic system, the amygdala specifically
Anorexia Ans: -Medication therapy to treat underlying
depression and anxiety
-Psychotherapy: Family involvement in anorexia treatment can
be particularly powerful, whereas cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT) is particularly effective in individuals experiencing
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symptoms of bulimia
Bulimia Ans: The treatments for anorexia and bulimia are
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-Medication therapy to treat underlying depression and anxiety
-Psychotherapy: Family involvement in anorexia treatment can
be particularly powerful, whereas cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT) is particularly effective in individuals experiencing
symptoms of bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder Ans: There are factors that are
hypothesized to increase the risk of binge eating disorder:
-history of dieting, which can trigger the impulse to binge eat
-family history of an eating disorder
-psychological factors that include depression, negative body
image, and stress