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The purpose of this case study is to give you experience in applying
course material to “real-life” situations and to examine
issues relating to Health Psychology principles.
First, view/read background information on Stella at http://lc.gcumedia.com/psy362/brain-based-learning…;
then, in 250-500 words, do the following:
- Describe what (if any) eating disorder Stella is at risk for
developing and what factors might be contributing - Describe
symptoms her family/doctor should look for to determine if she has
developed an eating disorder. - Explain what treatments might
be effective in treating eating disorders. You should identify
psychological treatments in addition to other types of
interventions. For example, your discussion of treatment should not
solely be “monitored by a dietician.” You must include
psychological interventions.
Remember to USE and DEFINE class terms in your
answer (you may use information from lecture, the text, or outside resources).
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
Health Psychology:
Meet Stella…
Stella is a 25-year-old female who strongly identifies with the prevalent dominant culture.
Because of this, she loves fashion, style and clothes.
However, since turning 18, Stella has noticed that it is harder and harder for her to lose any
weight she puts on.
Consequently, she spends many hours everyday thinking about how to lose weight and looks in
the mirror at least 20 times per day obsessing over her size and shape.
To make matters worse, Stella’s relationship with her family is often negative and she has only a
few close friends to confide in.
Stella’s classmates describe her as sometime strange and very socially awkward.
She often starts trendy crash diets, but ultimately ends up overeating and then feeling guilty for
her failure.
Because of this this guilt Stella often exhibits an outward depressed and/or angry mood.
Even Stella’s doctor says she is at a very normal weight for her age, but deep down inside she
lives in constant fear of gaining more and more weight, as time goes by.
1) What (if any) eating disorder is Stella at risk for developing and what factors might be
contributing?
2) What symptoms should her family/doctor look for that she has developed an eating disorder?
3) If she develops this eating disorder, what treatments might be effective in treating it?
Remember to USE and DEFINE class terms in your answer (you may use information from
lecture, the text, or outside resources).
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