Learning theories key question Flashcards
1
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key question?
A
is anorexia nervosa caused by imitation of role models?
2
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what is anorexia?
A
an eating disorder that causes people to become extremely underweight and they have a distorted vision of themselves
3
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why is it a contemporary issue for society?
A
once hospitalised, there is a 10% mortality rate
4
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why can SLT explain anorexia?
A
look at skinny people in the media and strive for the same body type
5
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why can a malfunctioning hypothalamus explain anorexia?
A
this regulates feelings of hunger and thirst. they may have a malfunctioning ventromedial hypothalamus which constantly depresses hunger
