Aetiology - Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Different disorder
A
Obesity
Anorexia
Bulimia
2
Q
General structure
A
Sociocultural factors
Family environment
Psychological
Biological factors
3
Q
Sociocultural factors
A
Western culture - pressure to conform to beauty ideals
Ideal body image thinner than 30yrs ago
Barbie doll creates false expectations
4
Q
Family environment
Minuchin
A
Enmeshment - dysfunctional family
Overprotectivness
Rigidity
Avoidance of conflict
5
Q
Psychological factors
A
Need for control
Phobia - of becoming fat
Personality type
6
Q
Biological factors
A
Feature heritable - body dissatisfaction, desire to be thin
High concordance with MZ twins
