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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.6
How do anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa mainly differ in terms of psychological symptoms?
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a fear of gaining weight, while bulimia nervosa involves periods of overeating followed by compensatory behaviors.
Only individuals with anorexia nervosa experience body dissatisfaction.
Bulimia involves a loss of appetite, whereas anorexia does not.
Bulimia nervosa is accompanied by a fear of social interactions, whereas anorexia nervosa is not.
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AP Psychology - 8.6 Feeding and Eating, Substance and Addictive, and Personality Disorders
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Anorexia Nervosa
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