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Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences

March 28

Lecture 61

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Office Hour InvitationsMarch 28, 11:30-2:30, Kenny 3102

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Paper:

Topic due date: March 17 (Option A or B, 3-5 sentence summary; e-mail to your TA for approval).

Paper due date: April 4 (note the extended due date).

Questions?

Reminder

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A little R&R ….(Review and Reflect)

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Mental Health

2. Are there sex differences in personality disorders?

1. Are there sex differences in eating disorders? (continued)

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By the end of today’s class, you should be able to:

2. review the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders.

3. discuss sex differences in rates of personality disorders.

1. identify risk factors for eating disorders.

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4. Psychological Factors

Eating disorders are associated with a perceived lack of control, a lack of self-esteem, strivings for perfection and achievement, depression, anxiety, and impulsivity.

Are there sex differences in eating disorders? (continued)

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5. Societal Factors

Parental pressure, peer pressure, and media have been linked to eating disorders in both sexes.

Body Dysmorphia Among Females

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Muscle Dysmorphia Among Males

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Pope et al. (1999)12

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Are there sex differences in personality disorders?

• According DSM V, a PD is:

“A … pattern of inner experience and behaviour that deviates markedly from the expectations of the

individual’s culture.”

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The pattern is inflexible and pervasive across a broad range of personal and social situations.

The pattern manifests in at least 2 of the following areas: cognition, affectivity, interpersonal functioning, and impulse control.

The pattern is stable and of long duration; its onset can be traced back to adolescence or early adulthood.

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• Sex differences have been documented in the rate ofprevalence of most (9/10) personality disorders.

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By the end of today’s class, you should be able to:

2. review the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders.

3. discuss sex differences in rates of personality disorders.

1. identify risk factors for eating disorders.