Abnormality
Submitted by hwalmsley1203 on May 11, 2008
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SAQ 3
a) Outline 3 differences in the clinical characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. (2 marks + 2 marks + 2 marks)
The age of onset for anorexia nervosa is typically between 13 and 18, whereas for bulimia nervosa it is typically in the 20’s.
Bulimia nervosa sufferers are normally within the normal weight range, whereas anorexia sufferers usually have a body weight less than 85% of that expected.
Bulimia nervosa is characterised by episodes of secret binge eating, whereas anorexia sufferers usually limit their food intake to 800 or less calories a day.
b) Describe the procedures and conclusions of one study of bulimia nervosa. (6 marks)
Jaeger et al studied 1751 medical and nursing studies, sampled across 12 nations. A self-report method was used to obtain data on body...