Symptoms
People with anorexia often have an intense fear of what?
Being overweight
What theory does the therapy form of Family Therapy connect to?
Family Systems Theory
What gender is diagnosed more often with anorexia?
Girls
What developmental stage can act as a trigger for anorexia?
Puberty
How many years were the subjects tracked for?
6 years
Anorexia is diagnosed when BMI falls below what number?
18
What type of therapy can be used to treat anorexia, along with treating depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Anorexia is roughly how many times more prevalent in girls than boys?
3x
Many with anorexia also struggle with what anxiety-related disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Were the subjects majority male or female?
Female
What is a common habit/behavior you will see with someone who has anorexia?
Severe calorie restriction, purging, or excessive exercise?
Is cognitive-behavioral therapy more beneficial to those with anorexia or bulimia
Bulimia
What girls are especially at higher risk of anorexia Early-maturing or late-maturing?
Early-maturing girls
People who are very driven to succeed or who have high stress often fit what type of personality?
High-achieving
What age range did the subjects fall into?
10-18 years old
Many people with anorexia deny what about themselves?
They are underweight
What type of medical care is often needed for patients who are anorexic?
Inpatient stay/hospitalization
About what percentage of women will develop anorexia in their lifetime?
1%
What type of influence, often portraying unrealistic body ideals, contributes to anorexia?
Was the family-based treatment found to be as safe as, safer, or less safe than traditional treatment?
As safe as
What habit/behavior involves those with anorexia burning excessive calories to stay thin?
Excessive exercising
Various therapies often involve improving what emotional or internal factor in those with anorexia?
Self-esteem/self-worth
What parental influence can increase a child’s risk of developing anorexia?
Having a mother with body image issues or poor modeled eating habits
Why is anorexia considered a coping mechanism of stress for some?
It gives them a sense of control
What method did the researchers use to gather information on the subjects during the study?
A questionnaire