| Chapter 11 Boys who mature early have culturally admired body types => higher self-esteem, better in school, less trouble, more friends Girls who mature early feel like they don't watch stereotypes of attractiveness => think of themselves as too fat, more trouble at school and home, hang out with older kids => more risky behaviors Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa: distorted body image, extreme dieting, obsessive exercising, fear of gaining weight => Sleep disturbances, cessation of menstruation, insensitivity to pain, loss of hair, low blood pressure, reduced body temperature Parents tend to be overprotective and controlling with high expectations Usually deny problem Bulimia: binge eating and purging, generally lack self-control, obsessed with weight Feel shame about disorder, depression => tooth decay, stomach irritation, lower body temperature, loss of hair Parents tend to not be involved |
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