Psychological explanation AN Flashcards
Family System Theory
Enmeshment
Rigidity
Conflict Avoidance
Autonomy
Control
Enmeshment
Familes over involved - no independence
Rigidity
Denying need for change
Interactions inflexible
Conflict avoidance
No addressing issue - difference of opinion may occur
Autonomy
Aren’t allowed to be independent
Don’t eat to regain independence
SLT
Modelling
Identification
VI
Media
Modelling
Demonstration of specific behaviour
Imitated
Thinness
Identification
Models influential if person identifies with them
Vi
Compliments of model / self - encourages continuance
Media
Thinness complimented / celebs - encourages
Cognitive distortions
Irrational ways of thinking
Negative perceptions
AN = distorted perception of body image
Irrational beliefs
Dysfunctional thoughts + attitudes - defy rational sense
Self-defeating beliefs
Catastrophising
Perfectionism
Strengths of psychological expl
Practical app - BFST / CBT
Research support
Explains ind differences
Weaknesses of psychological exp
Reductionist (env)
Gendered bias - mother/daughter
C+E - cog distortions
