The intellectual functioning of eating disorder patients

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1992 Sep;31(5):844-6. doi: 10.1097/00004583-199209000-00010.

Abstract

This study investigated the intellectual functioning of a large group of eating disorder patients to examine two previously reported findings: (1) this population exhibits above-average general intellectual skills; and (2) a specific pattern of strength in verbal abilities. Standard intellectual testing of 100 consecutive inpatient females with eating disorder diagnoses was performed. Results indicate intellectual performance conforming to a normal distribution with no specific pattern of strengths or weaknesses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intelligence*