Explanations for Anorexia Nervosa

Psychology

A Level

AQA

5m 50s
In this podcast we take a look at some biological theories of anorexia, namely the genetic and neural explanations, and some psychological theories; namely the family systems, social learning and cognitive explanations, to see if they stand up to scrutiny.

Tutors:

Jean Marc Lawton

EATING BEHAVIOUR

Biological & psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa - task

  • Listen to the podcast on biological and psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa and make notes as you do, that will allow you to construct mind maps on the two following headings:

1] Biological explanations for anorexia nervosa

2] Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa

  • You may find that you need to listen to the podcast more than once to achieve this

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