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From social explanation to biological vulnerability

From social explanation to biological vulnerability

Anorexia Nervosa is often explained through social pressure or distorted thinking, but twin studies suggest a strong genetic vulnerability, often estimated at 50% to 80%. Scott-Van Zeeland et al. asked whether part of that vulnerability might sit in a gene linked to metabolism.

Contemporary study (anorexia): Scott-Van Zeeland et al. Lesson

  1. AS Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Contemporary study (anorexia): Scott-Van Zeeland et al.

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel AS Level Psychology Contemporary study (anorexia): Scott-Van Zeeland et al. for AS Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions.

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