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Decoding Anorexia is the first and only book to explain anorexia
nervosa from a biological point of view. Its clear, user-friendly
descriptions of the genetics and neuroscience behind the disorder
is paired with first person descriptions and personal narratives of
what biological differences mean to sufferers. Author Carrie
Arnold, a trained scientist, science writer, and past sufferer of
anorexia, speaks with clinicians, researchers, parents, other
family members, and sufferers about the factors that make one
vulnerable to anorexia, the neurochemistry behind the call of
starvation, and why it's so hard to leave anorexia behind. She also
addresses: * How environment is still important and influences
behaviors * The characteristics of people at high risk for
developing anorexia nervosa * Why anorexics find starvation
"rewarding" * Why denial is such a salient feature, and how
sufferers can overcome it Carrie also includes interviews with key
figures in the field who explain their work and how it contributes
to our understanding of anorexia. Long thought to be a psychosocial
disease of fickle teens, this book alters the way anorexia is
understood and treated and gives patients, their doctors, and their
family members hope.
Decoding Anorexia is the first and only book to explain anorexia
nervosa from a biological point of view. Its clear, user-friendly
descriptions of the genetics and neuroscience behind the disorder
is paired with first person descriptions and personal narratives of
what biological differences mean to sufferers. Author Carrie
Arnold, a trained scientist, science writer, and past sufferer of
anorexia, speaks with clinicians, researchers, parents, other
family members, and sufferers about the factors that make one
vulnerable to anorexia, the neurochemistry behind the call of
starvation, and why it's so hard to leave anorexia behind. She also
addresses: * How environment is still important and influences
behaviors * The characteristics of people at high risk for
developing anorexia nervosa * Why anorexics find starvation
"rewarding" * Why denial is such a salient feature, and how
sufferers can overcome it Carrie also includes interviews with key
figures in the field who explain their work and how it contributes
to our understanding of anorexia. Long thought to be a psychosocial
disease of fickle teens, this book alters the way anorexia is
understood and treated and gives patients, their doctors, and their
family members hope.
Real Science. Real Life. Presents a balanced Scientist -
Practitioner - Educator approach to understanding Abnormal
Psychology. Several features distinguish this text from other
textbooks currently available. First, the base of abnormal
psychology rests on knowledge generated through scientific studies
and clinical practice. This text emphasizes this rich blend
throughout. Second, it is increasingly clear that most forms of
adult abnormal behavior either begin in childhood or have childhood
precursors. This text highlights what is known about the
developmental trajectory of each condition. Such a focus is
instrumental in helping students gain some insight into the
etiology of maladaptive conditions. Third, Beidel integrates
biological findings with findings from social and behavioral
sciences to foster the perspective that abnormal behavior is
complex and subject to many different forces, and highlight how
these variables often interact in a reciprocal fashion. Fourth,
scientific findings with respect to race and gender are discussed
with respect to each condition. This includes a discussion of
prevalence, differences in symptom manifestation, and any known
etiological differences. Importantly, an effort is made to "bring
to life" the nature of these conditions by providing vivid clinical
descriptions. In addition to short descriptions used liberally
throughout each chapter, a fully integrated case study is presented
at the end of each chapter, again illustrating the interplay of
biological, psychosocial and emotional factors. Visit the Beidel
preview website to view a sample chapter, interview with the
author, reviewer quotes, and much more
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