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Compare Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
Anorexia involves severe restriction leading to being underweight, while bulimia involves binge-purge cycles and can occur at a normal weight.
Compare Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders.
Schizoid involves detachment from emotions, while Schizotypal includes eccentric thoughts and behaviors.
Compare Avoidant and Dependent Personality Disorders.
Avoidant involves low self-esteem and fear of social interaction, while Dependent involves abandonment issues and anxiety when alone.
Compare Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).
OCD involves specific obsessions and compulsions causing distress, while OCPD is a pervasive pattern of perfectionism and control.
What is a substance use disorder?
A disorder where a substance creates chemical dependency, disrupting neurotransmitter production and reception.
Define Anorexia Nervosa.
An eating disorder characterized by distorted body image, severe food restriction, and malnutrition.
Define Bulimia Nervosa.
An eating disorder involving binge-purge cycles and body image issues, often with fluctuating weight.
Define Binge Eating Disorder.
An eating disorder with binge-eating episodes without compensatory behaviors, often linked to hunger regulation problems.
What are personality disorders?
Inflexible, maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior that impair personal growth and relationships.
Define Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD).
A Cluster A personality disorder characterized by irrational fear and distrust of others.
Define Schizoid Personality Disorder.
A Cluster A personality disorder marked by detachment from emotions and relationships.
Define Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).
A Cluster B personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and manipulative behavior.
Define Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
A Cluster B personality disorder marked by extreme emotional swings and impulsive behavior.
Define Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
A Cluster B personality disorder characterized by grandiose delusions and perfectionism.
Define Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD).
A Cluster C personality disorder characterized by low self-esteem and avoidance of social interactions.
Define Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).
A Cluster C personality disorder characterized by perfectionism and compulsions, distinct from OCD.
What is the effect of drugs mimicking endorphins?
The brain reduces its own endorphin production, leading to withdrawal symptoms when substance use stops.
What are the potential effects of anorexia nervosa?
Heart problems, bone loss, and organ damage.
What are the potential causes of eating disorders?
Negative comments about weight, competitive family environments, and societal pressures.
What is a potential sign of bulimia nervosa?
Yellowed teeth due to stomach acid exposure from repeated vomiting.
What is the impact of inflexible personality traits?
Impair personal growth and relationships.
What causes the body to become dependent on a substance?
Chemical imbalances in the brain due to the substance's effects on neurotransmitters.
What is the effect of a dysfunctional hypothalamus?
Uncontrolled eating, as seen in binge eating disorder.
What is the effect of societal pressures regarding body image?
Body dissatisfaction, contributing to the development of eating disorders.
What can result from long-term substance abuse?
Disrupted brain function, physical health problems, and social/relationship issues.
What can result from untreated personality disorders?
Significant impairment in social, occupational, and personal functioning.