Ch 10 – Eating Disorders

Why do you think people with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa continue their self-defeating behaviors despite the medical complications of these conditions? Explain. What role do sociocultural factors play in eating disorders? How might we change societal attitudes and social pressures placed on young men and/or women that may lead to disordered eating habits?

Please answer in a minimum of 500 words and use only your textbook and notes/memory from the in-class lecture to complete this assignment. Your word count should be included at the end of your writing. This assignment will not be accepted if it is in the form of a screen shot or jpeg file.

Fundamentals of Psychology – Ch.10 Eating Disorders – Page 203