Eating Disorders in Abnormal Psychology: Homework Help - Videos & Lessons

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The Eating Disorders chapter of this Abnormal Psychology Homework Help course helps students complete their eating disorders in abnormal psychology homework and earn better grades. This homework help resource uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long.

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Topics from your homework you'll be able to complete:

Definition of eating disorders
Anorexia causes and treatment
Bulimia causes and treatment
Binge eating and obesity
Eating disorders and risk factors
Media influence and social trends

7 Lessons in Chapter 17: Eating Disorders in Abnormal Psychology: Homework Help

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1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) & Eating Disorders: Definition & Types

Many of us have something about our appearance that we'd like to change, but for some people these desires can develop into actual disorders. How are body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders related? This lesson gives you a closer look at these disorders and the impact they can have on people.

2. What is Anorexia Nervosa? - Definition, Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

This lesson explores what anorexia nervosa is and why it is so dangerous. It covers common symptoms seen in children who may develop anorexia as well as what anorexia will do to those who suffer from it.

3. What is Bulimia Nervosa? - Definition, Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

This lesson explores bulimia as well as challenges many common misconceptions of bulimia. Specifically, this lesson describes the diagnostic requirements, the subtypes, and the treatments known to help with bulimia.

4. Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity: Definition, Discussion and Treatment

Binge-eating disorders are difficult to confront, but can be relatively easy to treat. This lesson explores some of the causes and issues related to binge-eating disorder, as well as to obesity in general.

5. What Causes Eating Disorders? - Risk Factors and Cultural Perspectives

This lesson takes a broad look at the causes of eating disorders. In addition, this lesson looks at what causes individuals to face higher or lower incidence rates of eating disorders.

6. Compulsive Eating Disorder: Definition & Causes

In this lesson we will review the definition of a compulsive eating disorder to differentiate it from other eating disorders and identify some of its potential causes.

7. Compulsive Eating Disorder: Symptoms & Treatment

In this lesson we will review the symptoms of compulsive eating disorder under the DSM-5 and identify some of the different treatments available in helping with the condition.

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