Abnormal psychology exam
Case 1
Question 1
What does the DSM 5 diagnose this disorder to be?
Answer
Bulimia Nervosa Disorder
Question 2
Examine the eight diagnoses of feeding and eating disorders outlined in the DSM 5.
Answer
Bulimia Nervosa- Binge eating is one of the main signs of bulimia nervosa, according to the
DSM 5. Recurrent binge eating, accompanied by compensatory behavior; such as laxative
abuse or self-induced vomiting to avoid weight gain.
Binge eating Disorder- People with binge eating disorders undergo episodes of binge eating
where they eat a lot of food quickly, feel out of control when it comes to their eating, and are
distressed by the activity. They do not regularly use compensatory behaviors to get rid of the
food by inducing vomiting, fasting, exercising or laxative misuse.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - involves eating disturbances that lead to
excessive picky eating and ongoing failure to achieve nutritional demands.
Pica- is an eating disorder where a person consumes foods that have little nutritional value on
a regular basis.
, Rumination Disorder- After eating, people with rumination problem frequently bring their
food back up into their mouths, re-chew it, and then either swallow it whole again, spit it out,
or both.
Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder - The classification was created to include
people who had serious eating disorders but did not strictly fit the diagnostic criteria for
anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa- is characterized by weight loss and self-starvation, leaving the person
underweight for their height and age. It has two sub-types (1. binge-eating/purging type in
which persons also engage in intermittent binge eating and/or purging behaviors 2. restricting
type, in which individuals lose weight primarily by dieting, fasting or excessively exercising)
Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder- This diagnosis is used when a person experiences
extreme distress or a crisis as a result of an eating disorder but does not fully meet the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for an eating
disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.
Question
Identify the disorder that is most commonly comorbid with eating disorders and write a
concluding guiding statement to discourage this behaviour.
Answer
The disorder that is most commonly comorbid with eating disorders is Mood Disorder
(PTSD, Major Depressive and Anxiety Disorder).
Eating disorders are illnesses that affect every aspect of your life severely and involve much
more than merely maintaining a diet. There are many different emotional triggers and
Case 1
Question 1
What does the DSM 5 diagnose this disorder to be?
Answer
Bulimia Nervosa Disorder
Question 2
Examine the eight diagnoses of feeding and eating disorders outlined in the DSM 5.
Answer
Bulimia Nervosa- Binge eating is one of the main signs of bulimia nervosa, according to the
DSM 5. Recurrent binge eating, accompanied by compensatory behavior; such as laxative
abuse or self-induced vomiting to avoid weight gain.
Binge eating Disorder- People with binge eating disorders undergo episodes of binge eating
where they eat a lot of food quickly, feel out of control when it comes to their eating, and are
distressed by the activity. They do not regularly use compensatory behaviors to get rid of the
food by inducing vomiting, fasting, exercising or laxative misuse.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - involves eating disturbances that lead to
excessive picky eating and ongoing failure to achieve nutritional demands.
Pica- is an eating disorder where a person consumes foods that have little nutritional value on
a regular basis.
, Rumination Disorder- After eating, people with rumination problem frequently bring their
food back up into their mouths, re-chew it, and then either swallow it whole again, spit it out,
or both.
Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder - The classification was created to include
people who had serious eating disorders but did not strictly fit the diagnostic criteria for
anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa- is characterized by weight loss and self-starvation, leaving the person
underweight for their height and age. It has two sub-types (1. binge-eating/purging type in
which persons also engage in intermittent binge eating and/or purging behaviors 2. restricting
type, in which individuals lose weight primarily by dieting, fasting or excessively exercising)
Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder- This diagnosis is used when a person experiences
extreme distress or a crisis as a result of an eating disorder but does not fully meet the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for an eating
disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.
Question
Identify the disorder that is most commonly comorbid with eating disorders and write a
concluding guiding statement to discourage this behaviour.
Answer
The disorder that is most commonly comorbid with eating disorders is Mood Disorder
(PTSD, Major Depressive and Anxiety Disorder).
Eating disorders are illnesses that affect every aspect of your life severely and involve much
more than merely maintaining a diet. There are many different emotional triggers and
