Psychopath Chapter 8

People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly

anxiety and mood disorders

When is the person with narcolepsy most likely to experience cataplexy?

cataplexy - sudden loss of muscle tone; most likely to occur after a strong emotion (anger or joy)

What is a common complication found in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

electrolyte imbalance

Three genetic factors that contribute to obesity

number of fat cells, likelihood of fat storage and activity levels

Night terrors can be treated at home by

parents awakening children briefly 30 minutes before a typical episode

What does 90% sleep efficiency mean?

percentage of time actually spent asleep is 90% (100% = fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow)

Medical treatment for severe sleep apnea includes medication, mechanical devices and

psychological interventions (MI, desensitization)

How is binge-eating disorder (BED) characterized?

recurrent episodes of binge eating that are associated with rapid eating, eating until uncomfortably full, eating large amounts of food when not hungry, eating alone due to embarrassment, feelings of disgust/guilt at oneself. binge eating occurs at least once a week.

What is an important aspect of the cognitive-behavioral treatment approach in bulimia nervosa?

scheduled small, manageable amounts of food frequently eliminating the periods of overeating and dietary restrictions.

Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs like "student bodies programs" result in

significant improvement in body image and a decrease drive for thinness according to participants

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seems to be

sociocultural factors

How does media impact body image?

"glorification of slenderness" in magazines/TV where most females are thinner than the average American woman.

What percentage of the general population reports some symptoms of insomnia during a given year?

1/3 (33%)

The percentage of individuals who die as a result of anorexia nervosa is

20%

Men typically select an ideal body weight that is about _______ than their current one

28 pounds more muscular

After binge eating, what percentage of calories consumed are vomited up?

50%

Studies have found that ________________ adolescent girls have less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive body image when compared to Caucasian girls

African American

Dyssomnia

Difficulty getting enough sleep, problems with sleeping at will, complaints about the quality of sleep

What group of men would we expect to see the highest incident of anorexia nervosa?

Gay men

What is the genetic influence on eating disorders?

Genetic makeup is about 1/2 of the cause of eating disorders

How effective is CBT and self-help treatment in regard to binge eating disorder?

More effective than standard behavioral weight-loss programs

__________ is thought to be a potential explanation for UFO experiences.

Narcolepsy; due to sleep paralysis and hypnogogic hallucinations

primary insomnia versus hypersomnolence disorder verses narcolepsy

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What is the function of learning related to sleep disorders?

Poor sleep is a learned behavior affected by bedtime rituals, anxiety and frustration associated with the bedroom

Which drug has shown some effectiveness in treating bulimia nervosa?

Prozac

Where do surgical treatments fall in the line of treatment options for the very obese?

Last resort; reserved for the most severely obese individuals for whom obesity is an imminent health risk.

Two factors that regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles

Light and melatonin production

What do clinicians suggest is the most difficult part of treating anorexia nervosa

Treating underlying dysfunctional attitudes about body shape

How do genetics and culture interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

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