AQA A2 Psychology Unit 3 - Eating Behaviour - Anorexia Nervosa - Biological
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- Created on: 17-03-14 16:16
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2. What season did Eagles et al (2001) state that most AN patients are born in, and why?
- Spring, during conception they are exposed to infection
- Summer, as during conception they are more exposed to infection
- Winter, as during conception there are high temperatures
3. Who's study used the term ' Double Disadvantage' to explain why individuals can get anorexia?
- Bulik et al (2005) - Mothers with AN expose their children through genetic vulnerability and inadaqute nutrition
- Bulik et al (2005) - Mothers cause the child AN due to lack of nutrition and nurture
- Gibbon & Mckillip (2007) - Mothers with AN cause the child to be genetically disadvantaged
4. What does Bailer et al's study suggest about the levels of serotonin and AN?
- Disruption of serotonin may lead to anxiety and can cause anorexia
- Disruption of serotonin may lead to low anxiety
- Disruption of Serotonin can also have an effect on dopamine which can cause anorexia
5. What did Bailer et al (2007) find about the levels of serotonin in recovering Anorexia patients?
- Lower levels of dopamine in women recovering from AN
- Higher levels of serotonin in women recovering from Binge/Purge AN
- Higher levels of dopamine in women recovering from AN
- Lower levels of serotonin in women recovering from Binge/Purge AN
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