PYC4802 Exam pack 2024 (Questions and answers).
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Assignment 3
(COMPLETE
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(672559)- DUE 26
July 2024 ; 100%
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explanations and
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, PYC4802 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (672559)-
DUE 26 July 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and
solutions.
a) Provide and differentiate the diagnostic criteria and hallmark features of
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-eating disorder (20)
Introduction: Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized
by abnormal eating behaviors and distorted body image perceptions. Among the
most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and
Binge-Eating Disorder. This essay provides and differentiates the diagnostic
criteria and hallmark features of these three disorders.
Anorexia Nervosa: Diagnostic Criteria:
1. Restriction of Energy Intake:
o Significantly low body weight relative to age, sex, developmental
trajectory, and physical health.
2. Intense Fear of Gaining Weight:
o Persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, even though at a
significantly low weight.
3. Distorted Body Image:
o Disturbance in the way one’s body weight or shape is experienced,
undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or
persistent lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current low
body weight.
Hallmark Features:
Severe Caloric Restriction:
o Individuals severely limit their food intake, often consuming very few
calories.
Excessive Weight Loss:
o Noticeable and dramatic weight loss that is often below the healthy
weight range for their height and age.
Body Dysmorphia:
o An intense preoccupation with weight, body shape, and appearance,
often perceiving oneself as overweight despite being underweight.
Bulimia Nervosa: Diagnostic Criteria:
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