examine the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, including the symptoms, treatment options, and latest research findings that are unlocking the mysteries of these disorders

In this exercise, you will examine the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and

bulimia nervosa, including the symptoms, treatment options, and latest research

findings that are unlocking the mysteries of these disorders. You will also be

introduced to the Internet Mental Health, one of the most authoritative

sources of information on psychological disorders. The home page can be found at

www.mentalhealth.com/p20-grp.html. Don’t limit your exploration to this site,

however; rather, use it as a starting point in your investigation to find answers to

the following questions.

1. Briefly summarize the online diagnosis criteria for either anorexia nervosa or

bulimia nervosa.

2. Given the many developmental contexts of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa,

treatment must focus on the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial roots

of these disorders. Briefly describe the treatment options available for either

anorexia or bulimia. Which have proven to be most effective?

3. Using the Research section of the Web site, find out how the recovery rates

differ for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

4. Briefly summarize one article from any section of the Web

site.