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22 Cards in this Set
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Motives
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Hypothetical states that activate behavior towards goals. Motives may take the form of: The "whys" of behavior.
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Needs
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A state of deprivation.
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Physiological Needs
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Needs necessary for survival and health.
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Psycological Needs
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Needs for achievement, power, self-asteem, approval to be right, belonging.
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Abraham Maslow
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(American Psychologist) Believed that people are motivated by the conscious desire for personal growth. Known for his Hierarchy of Needs Theory that arranged needs from physiological through self-actualization.
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Self-Actualization
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Self-initiated striving to become whatever we believe we are capable of being.
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*BONUS*
What are the 5 layers of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? |
1. Physiological Needs
2. Safety Needs 3. Love and Belongingness 4. Esteem Needs 5. Self-Actualization |
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What are the two sub-levels of the 4th level,esteem needs, in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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The lower form is the need for the respect for others.
The higher form involves the need for self respect. |
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Anorexia Nervosa
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A life-threatning psychiatric eating disorder characterized by:
Extreme fear of being too heavy. Dramatic weight loss. Distorted body image. Resistance to eating enough to maintain a healthy weight. Need for control. Use food and weight to deal with emotional problems. Intentially starve themselves. |
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Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
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Obsessed with food and weight.
Believe that control over food is the same as being in control over one's life. Lose a significant amount of weight (Can drop 25% of weight in one year) Intense and overwhelming fear of becoming fat-even when close to death due to starvation. Strange eating rituals. Adhere to strict exercise to keep off weight. Denial is huge. Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas and diuretics in an effort to lose weight. Preoccupied with food. Layer clothes to appear heavier. Menstral cycle stops. Men become impotent. |
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Anorexia Nervosa Afflicts
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Mostly women (women outnumber men 6:1) during adolecence and young adulthood.
European American females of higher socioeconomic status. Increase in numbers in recent years. |
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Risks of Anorexia Nervosa
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Mortality rate is 5 to 10%
Damage to liver, heart, kidneys, respiratory system and bones. Severe dehydration, possibly leading to shock. Muscle Atrophy Appearance of fine baby-like hair or greater amounts of hair on body or face. Constantly cold. Loss of scalp hair. Seizures due to fluid shifts due to excessive diarrhea. Inability to eat solid food. |
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Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
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Difficult because people with anorexia believe nothing is wrong with them.
In the early stages of anorexia may be successfully treated without having to be admitted to the hospital. More serious anorexics need care in the hospital. Must change the persons eating habits. Need counseling for one year or more. Some are helped by taking medicine that makes them feel less depressed. |
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Characterized by recurrent cycles of binge eating and purging. Affects mostly females.
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Bingeing
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An out of control frenzy of eating that leads one to eat far more than a normal person would in any given time.
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What are the two types of bulimics?
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Purging and Non-Purging
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Purging
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The ability to actively force food back out of the body. Vomiting
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What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
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Hard to detect because weight appears normal or even overweight.
Eat irrationally, consume massive amounts of food-binge. Take action against the body to purge the calories. Bingeing foods are most commonly high-fat, high-sugar foods. |
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Risks of Bulimia Nervosa
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Damage to teeth and gums.
Abnormal bowl function. Fatigue, dry skin, bloating. Swollen salivary glands in the cheeks. Drug abuse and addiction-stimulants. Electrolyte imbalances due to dehydration. Sores in mouth and throat. Irregular heartbeat. |
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Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa
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Psychotherapy
Medical TX Nutrition Therapy Inpatient treatment has sucess rate. Antidepressants. |
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Sociocultural Perspective
Pro-Ana & Pro-Mia |
Pro-Ana: The promotion of anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice rather than an eating disorder.
Pro-Mia: The promotion of bulimia nervosa as a lifestyle choice rather than an eating disorder. |
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*Short Answer*
List two types of TX for eating disorders. |
Psychotherapy
Nutritional Therapy Antidepressants Inpatient Care / Hospitalization |
