Ch 17: Eating Disorders in Abnormal Psychology: Homework Help
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- 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

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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