What defines a feeding and eating disorder?;A persistent disturbance in eating behavior or weight regulation that impairs health or functioning.
What disorders are included in feeding and eating disorders?;Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder.
What are the three core features of anorexia nervosa?;Restriction of intake, intense fear of weight gain, disturbance in body image.
What weight criterion is often used for anorexia nervosa?;Significantly low body weight (e.g., BMI < ~18.5).
What psychological feature is central in anorexia nervosa?;Overvaluation of weight and shape.
What is denial of seriousness in anorexia?;Lack of recognition of the dangers of low weight.
What are physical consequences of anorexia nervosa?;Amenorrhea, low blood pressure, organ damage, risk of death.
What is the binge-purge subtype of anorexia?;Restriction with episodes of binge eating or purging.
What defines bulimia nervosa?;Recurrent binge eating with compensatory behaviors.
What is a binge eating episode?;Eating a large amount of food with loss of control.
What are compensatory behaviors in bulimia?;Vomiting, laxatives, fasting, excessive exercise.
What is a key difference between anorexia and bulimia?;Body weight is typically normal in bulimia.
What defines binge eating disorder?;Binge eating without compensatory behaviors.
What symptoms accompany binge eating disorder?;Eating rapidly, until uncomfortably full, guilt, eating alone.
What is the frequency criterion for binge eating disorder?;At least once a week for 3 months.
What is a core emotional feature of binge eating disorder?;Marked distress about binge eating.
What is the restraint theory of eating disorders?;Dieting leads to loss of control and binge eating.
What is the boundary model?;Dieting lowers threshold for overeating after restraint is broken.
What is a trigger for binge eating?;Negative emotions and stress.
What is the role of body dissatisfaction?;Central risk factor for eating disorders.
What is overvaluation of shape and weight?;Self-worth depends heavily on body shape/weight.
What is the sociocultural influence on eating disorders?;Thin ideal increases body dissatisfaction.
What is internalization of the thin ideal?;Adopting societal standards as personal goals.
What is a key gender difference in eating disorders?;More common in women than men.
What is the role of perfectionism in eating disorders?;Increases vulnerability, especially in anorexia.
What is the role of control in anorexia?;Food restriction provides a sense of control.
What is the role of impulsivity in bulimia?;Linked to bingeing and purging behavior.
What biological factors are involved in eating disorders?;Genetic vulnerability and neurotransmitter involvement.
What is a key difficulty in treating anorexia?;Low motivation to gain weight.
What is a primary treatment goal in anorexia?;Weight restoration.
What psychological treatment is commonly used for eating disorders?;Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What does CBT target in eating disorders?;Maladaptive beliefs about food, weight, and shape.
What is family-based treatment (FBT)?;Parents help restore eating in adolescents.
When is hospitalization needed in anorexia?;Severe underweight or medical risk.
What maintains eating disorders cognitively?;Dysfunctional beliefs about weight and control.
What is the cycle of bulimia?;Dieting → binge → guilt → purging → renewed dieting.
What is the key maintaining factor in binge eating disorder?;Negative affect and maladaptive coping.
What is the role of avoidance in eating disorders?;Avoidance of weight gain or emotions maintains disorder.
What is interoceptive awareness?;Ability to perceive internal bodily signals.
How is interoceptive awareness altered in eating disorders?;Reduced sensitivity to hunger and satiety.
What is a key difference between feeding vs eating disorders?;Feeding disorders involve food intake issues without body image disturbance.
What is a common comorbidity with eating disorders?;Depression and anxiety.
What is the mortality risk of anorexia nervosa?;One of the highest among psychiatric disorders.
What is cognitive rigidity in anorexia?;Inflexible thinking patterns.
What is a relapse risk factor in eating disorders?;Persistent body dissatisfaction.
What is a protective factor against eating disorders?;Positive body image.
What is the key mechanism underlying many eating disorders?;Overvaluation of weight and shape.
What distinguishes normal dieting from pathology?;Loss of control and impairment.
What is the diagnostic importance of distress in eating disorders?;Distress indicates clinical significance.