Which disorder is the cause of distorted body image ? Explain its various forms.
Eating disorders leading to distorted body image
Types of eating disorders
Anorexia: In this disorder,the individual has a distorted body image that leads her/him to see herself/himself as overweight.
Bulimia: In this disorder, the individual may eat excessive amounts of food, then purge her/ his body of food by using medicines such as laxatives or diuretics or by vomiting.
Binge eating: In this disorder, there are frequent episodes of out-of-control eating.
Explain the nature of stress giving examples. Discuss avoidance-oriented strategy of coping.
State the factors that lead to formation of attitudes. Explain the process of attitude change taking examples from everyday life.
Explain social cognition. Discuss with examples the role of schemas in social cognition.