Anorexia Nervosa Overview (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Anorexia nervosa definition
Anorexia nervosa definition
Eating disorder with persistently low body weight
BMI threshold for adults (Criterion A)
BMI threshold for adults (Criterion A)
18.5 kg/m² or less
Criterion B of anorexia diagnosis
Criterion B of anorexia diagnosis
Intense fear of weight gain or behavior preventing it
Criterion C of anorexia diagnosis
Criterion C of anorexia diagnosis
Distorted body image, greatly overestimates weight
Restricting type of anorexia
Restricting type of anorexia
Weight loss via dieting, exercise, or fasting (3 months)
Female to male ratio in anorexia
Female to male ratio in anorexia
10:1 (females to males)
EPHX2 gene link (Scott-Van Zeeland et al.)
EPHX2 gene link (Scott-Van Zeeland et al.)
Associated with cholesterol metabolism disruption
Bailer et al. (2005) neurotransmitter finding
Bailer et al. (2005) neurotransmitter finding
Increased serotonin in recovered binge/purge patients
Kaye et al. (2005) dopamine finding
Kaye et al. (2005) dopamine finding
Increased dopamine receptor activity in basal ganglia
Sociocultural theory core idea
Sociocultural theory core idea
'Slim is beautiful' cultural ideal increases anorexia risk