Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 7 Problem 5TY

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Solution 1

Eating disorder is a serious issue that is mostly linked with the psychological changes. This is caused due to stress, extreme concern about the body shape and size by social abuses, genetic factors.

Examples: Anorexia nervosa, binge eating, bulimia nervosa.

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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by extreme weight loss due to restricting energy intake, fear of weight gain and obesity. In this the individuals refuse to eat food to look lean and have very low weight than the usual.

They try to look thin by restricting the energy intake even they are hungry and by increasing the physical activity. Even though they are thin they are described as perfectionists and model children at school and workplace as they set high standards for them.

Step #3 of 5

Hence the options b, c and d are not correct.

Step #4 of 5

Physical effects of Anorexia nervosa:

1. Fat in the body gets insulated and the body temperature reduces. This leads to intolerant of cold.

2. Low bone mass and muscle tears or stress fractures ( osteopenia)

3. Metabolic rate decreases thus leads to decreased heart rate.

4. Anemia and low white cell count that may leads to fainting and fatigue.

5. Rough, dry and cold skin that show bruises.

6. Loss of hair.

Step #5 of 5

Hence the correct option is .