Psych 4557 - Biopsychosocial Aspects of Eating Disorders and Obesity

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Washington University in St Louis

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The aim of this seminar course is to examine the epidemiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of body image, eating disorders, and obesity. An emphasis is placed on understanding the characteristic symptoms of excessive dieting, body image disturbance, and binge eating, not only as formal psychiatric syndromes but as a representation of disregulatory processes reflecting social-cultural, psychological, and biological disturbances. Students also learn about the clinical characteristics, medical sequelae, and physical aspects of eating disorders and obesity. Prerequisites: Psych 100B and junior/senior standing plus 6 units of advanced psychology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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