Abnormal Psychology Test 4

An eating disorder characterized by maintenance of an abnormally low body weight, a distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, and in females, amenorrhea. May result in serious medical conditions or death. Two general subtypes: Binge-eating/purging Restrictive type

A sub-type of Anorexia Nervosa characterized by frequent episodesof binge eathing an purging.

A sub-type of Anorexia Nervosa characterized by total restriction of food intake.

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by self-induced purging, accompanied by overconcern with body weight and shape. - Weight usually maintained w/normal range - May result in serious medical conditions

An eating disorder that is characterized by recurrent binge eating w/o compensatory purging. Classified as a potential disorder requiring futher study. - Compulsive eaters - Typically affects obese women

A condition of excess body fat; generally defined by a BMI of 30 or higher than normal range.

Sleep disorders involving distrurbances in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep.

Difficulties falling asleep, remaining asleep, or achieving restorative sleep.

A sleep disorder characterized by chronic or persistent insomnia not caused by another psychological or physical disorder or by the effects of drugs or medications.

A pattern of excessive sleepiness during the day.

A sleep disorder characterized by sudden, irresistible episodes of sleep.

During sleep attacks, the person may experience sudden loss of muscular control. Typically follows a strong emotional reaction such as joy or anger. Can range from mild weakness in the legs to a sudden loss of muscle control resulting in a sudden collapsing of the person.

A breathin-related sleep disorder in which the person may temporarily stop breathing as many as 500 times during a night's sleep. Loud snoring.

Sleep disorder involving abnormal behaviors or psychological events that occur during sleep or while falling asleep. - Nightmare Disorder - Sleep Terror Disorder - Sleepwalking Disorder

A form of parasomnia sleep disorder. Characterized by recurrent awakinings to frightening nightmares.