Anorexia Nervosa: Not for Women Only
Author: Ronald J. Comer
Princeton University
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This video demonstrates the symptoms of a person with anorexia nervosa, including distorted cognitions, a need for control, perfectionism, and physical changes. The video also shows a comprehensive inpatient treatment program for persons with eating disorders, where multiple interventions are combined.
1. The video case shows the case of Dave, a man with anorexia. Males account for between _____ and ______ percent of all eating disorders.
2. There are two main types of anorexia nervosa. Dave in the video case displays the restricting type. The other type is ____________.
3. Which of the following treatments for anorexia nervosa is NOT shown in the video?
4. Why are so many people with anorexia nervosa recommended to long-term therapy following their initial health crisis?
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