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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PSYC3532 Eating Disorders
15 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Prof Marion Hetherington
Email: M.Hetherington@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of all pass for progression modules in Level 2 of: BSc Psychology or MPsyc, BSc Advanced PsychologyThis module is mutually exclusive with
| PSYC3533 | Clinical Psychology: Cognitive Behavioural Formulation for D |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able:- To characterise feeding problems in childhood, eating disorders in adolescence and anorexia of ageing
- To examine potential tracking between early life nutrition experience and later eating problems
- To introduce the biological, psychological and social factors involved in the development of adolescent eating disorders
- To consider how the biopsychological approach to the study of feeding problems and eating disorders has shaped current treatment options across the lifespan
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should have a(n):
- Comprehensive understanding of nutritional psychology across the lifespan
- Critical awareness of early detection of eating problems in infancy and childhood
- Detailed understanding of the 3 key components of the biopsychological approach to the development and maintenance of eating disorders (predisposition, precipitation, perpetuation)
- Knowledge of the clinical criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia and bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder
- Knowledge of the principles of nutritional management for restoration of a) body weight in the restricting eating disorders and b) normal appetite in restricting and binge eating disorders
- A critical understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of treatment for eating disorders (from pharmacology and deep brain stimulation to cognitive behaviour therapy: CBT)
Skills outcomes
- Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the selection, critical evaluation and discussion of published research relating to infant feeding, the development of eating disorders and anorexia of ageing drawn from the experimental and clinical literature
- Students will gain experience of applying their knowledge developed from their reading within experimental psychology to real world issues in the management of eating disorders across the lifespan
- Students will develop an understanding of how to describe a case history from diagnosis and clinical management to prognosis
- Students will have the opportunity to develop communication skills through small group seminars, written and oral presentations
- Students will develop further their critical thinking and ability to evaluate experimental and clinical evidence
Syllabus
Lecture list:
1. Overview - eating disorders across the lifespan
2. Problem eating in infancy
3. Undernutrition, overnutrition and weight faltering in childhood
4. Causes, clinical diagnosis and consequences of eating disorders in adolescence
5. Case studies of anorexia and bulimia nervosa
6. Biopsychological theories of the aetiology of eating disorders
7. Genetics of anorexia and bulimia nervosa
8. Treatment options - dietary management of the eating disorders
9. Treatment options - psychological therapies and novel techniques
10. Anorexia of ageing and enhancing appetite in old age
11. Biopsychology of eating disorders across the lifespan - review and critique
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.50 | 16.50 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 129.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Students will have 129.5 private study hours. It is envisaged that this time will be spent as follows:Reading specific articles prior to each lecture:11 x 4 hours 44 hours
Peer group work 10 hours
Preparing slides for presentation and writing assignments 9 hours
Revision 33 hours
Independent literature searches and reading 33.5 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
To monitor progress, three main forms of assessment will take place. The first is a group-based oral presentation based on the outcome of research to describe a case study in order to demonstrate understanding of the key components of diagnosis, description and treatment (presentations are worth 20%; take 20 min and each student presents for about 5 min). The second is a short answer assignment (10 questions) to test understanding of the main clinical criteria for eating disorders, the psychological characteristics of eating problems across the lifespan and the main treatment options (this is worth 20%). The final assessment is a 1500 word coursework essay (worth 60%) which is a seen exam question chosen from 5 options – students can select the question they wish to develop for this essay. Overall, this module will appeal to learners who prefer not to be tested within an unseen examination diet and will be appreciated by students who wish to stagger assessments across the semester. Student progress can be monitored with feedback from 2 assignments before the end of the semester.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1500 Words | 60.00 |
| Oral Presentation | 20 Minutes per group | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Short Answer Questions (10) | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The verbal presentation will take the form of a group based presentation in week 5 (using powerpoint slides). This presentation will be graded by the module leader and agreed by a second marker attending the presentations. In week 7, students will be asked to submit their answers to 10 short answer questions to test understanding of the topics covered until this point then to write an essay (individually) on a topic related to one of 5 key topics within the eating disorders across the lifespan theme.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/10/2020 15:30:48
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