9/11/23: non-biological explanation of AN- learning

Describe one ono-biological theory/explanation of a disorder other then schizophrenia.(6)

A non-biological explanation for Anorexia is social learning theory, this can be an explanation for anorexia because it shows how we learn from our environment. SLT happens when a behaviour is observed replicated and repeated. This can be applied to anorexia because a person may be raised for they looks and diet even thought it is unhealthy, if a person feel they don't fit that image they may replicate the behaviour. If they receive vicarious reinforcement in the form of praise/compliments  they are more likely to repeat the behaviour.

3/6 marks

Feedback must include:

  • Opperant conditioning 
  • classical conditioning

Explain two strengths of one non-biological theory explanation of a disorder other than schizophrenia.

  • Becker(2003) Westen tv in Fiji/ the role models on tv effecting  peoples body image. 
  • uses to regulate media standards 
Ezra 11/09/23


Assess the effectiveness of one biological treatment for a disorder other than schizophrenia (8 marks)

One biological treatment for Anorexia nervosa is by using drug treatments such as anti-depressants, anti-depressants can help to treat anorexia nervosa by reducing the re-uptake of serotonin, They work by increasing neurotransmitters in the synaptic gap. This help to reduce the parciants anxiety and treat the symptoms, it always works in people with co-morbidities. Anti-depressants are affective if a person is in crisis situation, in these situation therapy is not an affective route as they will not be able to accept the help. 

The negatives to using drugs as a treatment of anorexia nervosa is that it's not a long term solution to the issues. Another issue with using anti-depressants is that they are able to treat the symptoms but not the cause of the anorexia nervosa. This means that parciants will need therapy along side. Using drugs can have side effects for many people some people same that it dulls all emotion good and bad and makes the feel zombie like.

Overall I believe that ant-depressents are affective at treating anorexia nervosa in the early stages and can't be a permanent solution, ultimately a person need a balance of talking treatment and drugs.   






















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