extreme dissatisfaction with one’s muscularity
muscle dysphoria
how common is anorexia nervosa
25% are male
-Lose weight through severe dieting or exercising
-Tend to be more introverted and deny feelings of hunger or psychological distress
restricting
Lose weight through use of self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics, often after binge eating
Tend to be more extroverted and report anxiety, depression, guilt; admit stronger appetite; older
binge-eating/ purging
Mortality rate is six times higher than general population due to suicide, substance abuse, and physiological effects of starvation
physical complications of anorexia nervosa
What dimension is this on the multipath model?
-genetic factors
-neurological or neurotransmitter vulnerabilities
-obesity/overweight/pubertal weight gain
biological dimension
what dimension is this on the multipath model?
-social comparison
-media: TV, magazines presenting distorted images
-cultural definitions of beauty
-objectification: female and male bodies evaluated through appearance
sociocultural dimension
What dimension of the multipath model is this?
-parental attitudes and behaviors
-parental comments regarding appearance
-weight-concerned mothers
-history of being teased about weight size or weight
-peer pressure regarding weight/eating
social dimension
what dimension of the multipath model is this?
-body image dissatisfaction/ distortions
-low self-esteem; lack of control
-perfectionism or other personality characteristics
-childhood sexual or physical abuse
psychological dimension
what neurotransmitter controls appetite
dopamine
what dimension includes perfectionism as a risk factor
psychological dimension
