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Eating & Sleep-Wake Disorders — Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Explained | Chapter 8 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Chapter 8 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology examines eating disorders and sleep-wake disorders, highlighting their psychological, biological, and social roots as well as evidence-based treatments. This guide will clarify key definitions, contributing factors, and therapeutic approaches so you can excel in your studies and clinical understanding. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer to learn by listening? Watch the full Chapter 8 podcast summary below and remember to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter-by-chapter study guides. Major Eating Disorders Eating disorders involve severe disturbances in eating behaviors driven by fears around weight and body image. Bulimia Nervosa: Recurrent binge-eating followed by compensatory behaviors (vomiting, excessive exercise, laxatives). Treatment: CBT, SSRIs, and structured meal plans. ...

Feeding and Eating Disorders in Youth — Chapter 14 Summary from Mash & Wolfe In Chapter 14 of Child Psychopathology , Eric J. Mash, David A. Wolfe, and Katherine Nguyen Williams examine the spectrum of feeding and eating disorders in children and adolescents. These disorders range from early-life nutritional issues to complex adolescent conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. At their core, these disorders reflect struggles with self-image, control, emotional regulation, and environmental pressures—not just with food. Early Childhood Feeding Disorders Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Involves extreme food selectivity and avoidance that leads to nutritional deficiencies and significant weight loss. Pica: Characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-food items like dirt, paper, or hair. Often associated with intellectual disability or mineral deficiencies. Failure to Thrive (FTT): Severe undernourishment and developmental delay...