NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ANOREXIA NERVOSA RESEARCH

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ANOREXIA NERVOSA RESEARCH

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Contents

Preface

References

Chapter 1: Ego-Syntonicity and Eating Disorders

Abstract

Introduction

Ego-Syntonicity and Ego-Dystonicity: A Multidimensional Concept

Ego-Dystonicity and Ego-Syntonicity in Eating Disorders

Ego-Syntonicity: A Barrier in Eating Disorders Treatment

Future Studies and Research Directions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2: Transdisciplinary Approach for Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

Introduction

Explanatory Models of AN

The Transdiagnostic Approach

Neuroendocrine Mechanisms Involved in Anorexia Nervosa

Neuropsychological Functioning in Anorexia Nervosa

Neuropsychological Functioning in Anorexia Nervosa

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Healthy Eating Obsession in Women with Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Control Study

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4: Expressed Emotion in Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

Expressed Emotion and Family Dynamics in Eating Disorders

Assessment of Expressed Emotion

Main Fields of Research about Expressed Emotion and Anorexia Nervosa

Limits of the Currently Available Research

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Neuropsychology of Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Approach to Neuropsychology of AN

3. Neuropsychological Tests for AN

4. Starvation Effects: Reversibility on Cognition?

5. High-Order Cognition

References

Chapter 6: Male Eating Disorder Pathology: A Brief Report Based on Two Outpatients with Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

References

Chapter 7: The Relation between Risk Factors and Recovery in Eating Disorders

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experiences of Eating Disorder Patients

3. Results

4. Limitations of the Study

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: What about “Hungry Attention”? Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Attentional Bias in Eating Disorders

Abstract

Introduction

Eating Disordered Patients’ Attitude towards Food

Problems with Reliability of Self-Report Data Obtained from Eating Disordered Patients

The State-of-the-Art Regarding Selective Attention to Food-Related Stimuli in Eating Disordered Patients

New Research Perspectives on the “Hungry Attention

Study Proposal of the Three Components of Attentional Bias Concerning Food-Related Stimuli

Innovative Research Proposal for the Assessment of Attentional Bias in Processing of Food-Related Stimuli and Their Changes over Time

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: A Review of the Use of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

Introduction

Summary

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

REFERENCES

Chapter 10: Alexithymia, Emotion Identification and Social Inference in Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

Introduction

When the Body Speaks Instead and in Spite of Patients

Cognitive-Affective Division and Emotion-Coupling in EDs

Emotion Regulation Difficulties: ED-Specific or Rather a Transdiagnostic Factor?

Emotion Regulation Difficulties: State- or Trait-Related?

Neurobiological Correlates of Alexithymia in AN

Facially Expressed Emotions and Social Behaviors

Theory of Mind and Social Inference

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: Epidemiological Data on Eating Disorders in Japan

Abstract

Introduction

References

Chapter 12: Rethinking Schema-Driven Processing in Eating Disorders: Is it Possible to Overcome Controversies?

Abstract

Introduction

Defining Schemas

Review of Schema-Based Eating Disorders Concepts

Problems with Schema-Based Models of Eating Disorders

How to Overcome Controversies?

Conclusion

References

Index