other general evaluation points of biological explanation in general Flashcards
genetic, evolutionary and nueral- just blurt this all maybe idk
1
Q
No direct evidence for the evolutionary famine hypothesis.
Why would it not affect males?
A
historically, research focused primarily on females, leading to a potential misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in males.
2
Q
also, leading on from the first point…
A
Men may feel societal pressure to appear muscular or lean, rather than thin. This can result in a different manifestation of anorexia, where the focus is on weight loss to achieve a lean, athletic physique rather than thinness. This distinction can sometimes be overlooked in diagnosis and research.
3
Q
Discuss the quality of the evidence for alternative non-biological explanations.
Family dynamics.
Media.
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