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Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa

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Which of the following is the best example of 'all-or-nothing' (polarised) thinking as a cognitive distortion in anorexia nervosa?

Believing that gaining a fraction of a kilogram means you have completely failed and will become obese.

Believing that your stomach is physically protruding and wide when you are clinically underweight.

Believing that other people are constantly staring at you and judging your body shape negatively.

Believing that losing weight is the only possible way to make your family happy.

Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 30 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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