Eating 1
Give an example of a distorted thinking pattern that a person with an eating disorder may think of
"I should be perfect if I deprive myself of food"
Jaxon is very irresponsible, goes around breaking the law. He is violent and has no remorse for others and disregards the rights and feelings of the people around him. He can become irritable at times and deceitful. What is Jaxon most likely to have?
Antisocial personality disorder
Social media has an influence on the development of an eating disorder. True or false?
True
List the two different types of anorexia nervosa.
-Restrictive Type
- Binge/Purge Type
What is the difference between depersonalization and derealization?
Depersonalization: Sense that one's own mental functioning or body is unreal or detached
Derealization: Sense that one's surrounding is unreal or detached
List the two different types of anorexia nervosa.
-Restrictive Type
- Binge/Purge Type
What is the difference between Obsessive-complusive personality disorder and Obsessive-compulsive disorder?
OCD involves excessive compulsions and obsessions while obsessive-compulsive personality do not, and involves traits like perfectionism, rigidity and difficulty coping with ambiguity.
Which of the following eating disorders is the deadliest?
Anorexia nervosa
People with eating disorders can be consumed with the obsession of over-exercising. True or False?
True
Alex gets into a car accident on his way home from work and gets severely injured, however, he cannot seem to remember what happened during that specific time period. What type of amnesia is Alex suffering from?
Localized amnesia
Note: Most common form
Someone who exercises or fasts after binge eating is doing what?
Engaging in compensatory behavior
Explain what Borderline personality disorder is.
Characterized by abrupt change in mood, unpredictable and impulsive behavior. A person with this disorder may have unstable relationships and engage in unsafe sexual activity or drug use.
Research has shown that people with eating disorders have lower levels of what?
Serotonin
The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most used treatment for which of the following disorder?
A) Personality disorders
B) Eating disorders
C) Dissociative disorders
B) Eating disorders
Dissociative identity disorder is considered the most common dissociative disorder. True or False?
False
What personality traits do people with eating disorders share?
Perfectionism
Which personality disorder is it when a person has difficulty making independent decisions and needs others to assume responsibility?
Dependent personality disorder
What is the main difference between bulimia and anorexia?
People with bulimia tend to be in a more normal weight while people with anorexia tend to be underweight
Sexual abuse is most frequently reported among people with which disorder?
A) Personality disorders
B) Eating disorders
C) Dissociative disorders
B) Eating disorders
___ amnesia is when you cannot recall certain categories of events, while ___ amnesia is when you select only the disturbing/traumatic part of the memory.
Systematized; Selective
What is the function of the cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone?
It signals to the brain the feeling of being full
List the three personality types in cluster A and describe what each one is.
Paranoid personality disorder: characterized by suspicion of other's motives but not to the point of delusion.
Schizoid personality disorder: Lack of interest in social relationships
schizotypal personality disorder: eccentric of thoughts, and behavior
A person overestimating their body size is a symptom of Bulimia nervosa. True or false?
False.
Answer: Anorexia
Which gender is most likely to suffer from an eating disorder and why?
Females. Due to societies pressure and strict body image
Which theory states that dissociative disorders are due to repression?
Psychodynamic theory