STA - 1 Neural / Genetic AN Essay

Question 1

Genes - A01

Answer 1

predisposed hereditary traits that = AN

Question 2

Genes eval - Strober

Answer 2

family study = 1st relative of an AN = 10x likely to have AN

Question 2

Genes eval = Treasure and Holland

Answer 2

twin study = 45 pairs of AN twins (women) 65% MZ CR - 32% DZ CR

Question 3

Genes eval = twin studies

Answer 3

MZ same environment - CV

Question 4

Genes Eval = Pinciro

Answer 4

polygenic - futile

Question 5

Genes Eval - diathesis (Abraham)

Answer 5

diathesis
- overall not genetic certainty - likely stressors + genes

Question 6

Neural - A01

Answer 6

NT affect mood / behaviour - change in mood / behaviour = fluctuating NT

Question 7

S-NT - A02 (Bailer)

Answer 7

higher S-NT in women with anxiety - anxiety = prone to AN

Question 8

D-NT - A02

Answer 8

inconsistent
- lower D = AN
- no pleasure pathway after eating

Question 9

Neural / genes eval - Lipsman

Answer 9

deep brain stimulation
better life quality

Question 10

Neural / genes eval - gender bias

Answer 10

mostly research into women - not generalisable

Question 11

Neural / genes eval - reductionist

Answer 11

• simplifies complex behaviour - SLT ? / Media

Question 12

reductionist counter

Answer 12

still improves life quality - removes stigma of individuals with AN - cant help it