Motivation

Option A

Review the material presented in Chapter 11 on Eating Behavior and Eating Disorders. Most psychologists focus on psycho-social aspects when explaining the origin of disordered eating behavior; however, there are also biological issues which may influence disordered behavior.

1.      What are some biological or genetic factors that may predispose someone to disordered eating behavior?  Describe two or more conclusions form biological research of disordered eating behavior.  These may include genes, brain functioning, metabolic, hormonal, etc.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion. (1 paragraph) 

2.      What are some psychological and social/cultural factors that may predispose someone to disordered eating behavior?  Describe two or more conclusions from psychological or social research of disordered eating behavior.  (These may include personal issues, family issues, society, media or cultural issues.) Be sure that your ideas are based on the material from your assigned readings or videos, and not simply opinion. (1 paragraph)

3.      Based on the research you described above, how do you now view disordered eating?   Do you see it as primarily biologically based or psycho-socially based? Be sure to support your view with research. (1 paragraph)

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