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Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa

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Question 5

What terms are used by family systems theorists of anorexia nervosa to describe (a) and (b) below?

In your answer booklet, write the relevant term next to each letter.

a.

A family dynamic where members are excessively involved in each other's emotional lives, leading to blurred personal boundaries and a lack of individual autonomy.

[1]
b.

A situation where parents constantly shield their children from real-world challenges and external distress, thereby restricting their independence and self-reliance.

[1]

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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