Anorexia Nervosa Overview (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is anorexia nervosa primarily marked by?
What is anorexia nervosa primarily marked by?
Persistently low body weight
How many diagnostic criteria must be met for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis?
How many diagnostic criteria must be met for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis?
All three criteria
What BMI or less meets criterion A for adults with anorexia nervosa?
What BMI or less meets criterion A for adults with anorexia nervosa?
18.5 kg/m²
What defines the restricting type of anorexia?
What defines the restricting type of anorexia?
Weight loss via dieting, exercise, fasting
What is the approximate female to male ratio in anorexia nervosa diagnoses?
What is the approximate female to male ratio in anorexia nervosa diagnoses?
10:1
Which gene was linked to cholesterol metabolism in anorexia research?
Which gene was linked to cholesterol metabolism in anorexia research?
EPHX2 gene
How does increased dopamine affect women with anorexia compared to controls?
How does increased dopamine affect women with anorexia compared to controls?
Increases anxiety vs. induces pleasure
When does anorexia nervosa typically develop?
When does anorexia nervosa typically develop?
Adolescence or early adulthood
What happened to Miss America contestants' weight from 1959 to 1978?
What happened to Miss America contestants' weight from 1959 to 1978?
Average weight decreased
What is amenorrhoea in the context of anorexia nervosa?
What is amenorrhoea in the context of anorexia nervosa?
Absence of menstruation