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Exploring the role of Social Learning Theory (SLT) in anorexia nervosa, this text delves into how behaviors are learned through observation and imitation. It discusses the influence of social factors like family, peers, and media on eating behaviors, and how cognitive-behavioral therapy can address these learned patterns for treatment.
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Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image
Social Influences
Social influences, including family dynamics, peer interactions, and media representations of body image, significantly impact the development of eating behaviors and can contribute to the onset of anorexia nervosa
Cognitive Factors
Cognitive factors, such as attention, retention, and motivation, play a role in the development of anorexia nervosa through social learning
Biological and Genetic Factors
Biological and genetic factors, such as neurotransmitter imbalances and hereditary predispositions, also contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa
Risk factors for anorexia nervosa include genetic predispositions, personality traits, gender, puberty, major life changes, dieting, stress, obsessive-compulsive features, low self-esteem, and a history of trauma or abuse
Social Learning Theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, posits that behavior is learned from the environment through observation, imitation, and modeling
Observational Learning
Observational learning involves learning through observing and imitating the actions and attitudes of others
Reinforcement
Reinforcement, whether positive or negative, can influence the adoption of behaviors learned through social learning
Cognitive Processes
Cognitive processes, such as attention, retention, and motivation, play a role in the adoption of behaviors learned through social learning
Social Learning Theory can be applied to the development of anorexia nervosa by understanding how social influences, reinforcement, and cognitive processes contribute to the adoption of disordered eating behaviors