Psychology · Study Guide
Key Points
Homeostatic model: eating regulated by glucose levels detected by hypothalamus
Anorexia: biological (serotonin), psychological (cognitive distortions) and social explanations
Evolutionary approach: preference for high-fat foods adaptive in environment of scarcity
Exam Focus
Paper 3, Option B. Application question: given a case study of disordered eating, apply one or more explanations.
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