1. Anorexia Nervosa and Distorted Beauty
What causes the fear of weight gain and a distorted perception has been discovered and explained through behavioral theories. One behavioral theory is called the "Family System's Theory" (Anorexia Nervosa 2). ... These brain abnormalities, otherwise known as "cognitive deficits" impair the person's ability to properly function mentally. ... In severe cases of cognitive deficit, these problems may lead to self-harm; a major cause of death in anorexic and bulimic patients is suicide (Herrin and Matsumoto 1). Researchers in recent years have discovered that these cog...
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