Sita Has Anorexia Nervosa and Bridget Has Bulimia Nervosa

question 184

Multiple Choice

Sita has anorexia nervosa and Bridget has bulimia nervosa. Based on the research into these two disorders, you should predict that

• A) Sita will be more likely to recognise that her eating behaviour is pathological.
• B) both individuals are likely to deny that their eating behaviour as pathological.
• C) both individuals will recognise their eating behaviour is pathological, but neither will be willing to seek treatment.
• D) Bridget will be more likely to recognise that her eating behaviour is pathological.

Recognize the ethical guidelines governing psychological research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and debriefing.

Identify the significance of control and experimental groups in research studies.

Understand the impact of demand characteristics and confounds on the validity of studies.

Comprehend the process and importance of peer review in the scientific community.

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